What Could Have Been
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  • Reads 17
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  • Parts 9
  • Time 36m
TheRealPinkLink
Ongoing, First published Aug 02, 2020
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This story is temporary paused as I am rewriting chapters. Please be patient!

Here is the ( temporary ) new synopsis:


"If you don't get a handle on this Malice, someone you love is gonna wind up dead."

Life has been a series of misfortunes and failures for Malice Arachne, a witch with the blessing (and curse) of seeing the futures of those around her with just a touch of her hand. 32 years of age, no father figure for her three daughters or parents to back her up, and a college student who's constantly appearing in her visions who's 8 YEARS YOUNGER than her. What's worse is due to the trauma that's been piling up her whole life, her powers are spiraling out of control and she's bound to make a mess of something, or someone. 



(I really don't know how to write these.)
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