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The Great Divide

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Parts 34
Time 6h 23m

Two sworn enemies, one despairing secret.

It's not a secret that Margaret Ren and James O'Brian hate each other. They've been sworn enemies since they first met, and for good reason. With a city divided into two halves, Margaret hails from the east side, the disadvantaged side, while James is settled into his manor atop the west side hilltop. He's arrogant, egotistical, and conceited - a true Westlaker. 
 
Margaret and James are both participants in the high school media club, and when they are forced to work together on a seemingly innocent interview, their personalities are not the only things that clash. Through a series of twists and turns, they are led down a road towards uncovering their city's most despairing secret. 

Will they be able to put aside their differences and solve the mystery plaguing their city, or will the injustice surrounding them succeed in in stopping them altogether?

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