The Backyard
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Last published Tue, Jan 19, 2021
Cassandra is just like every other person, she just started off grade ten with her two best friends. When Cassandra turns 16 she develops some unknown changes. She finds a whole new world, makes many unexpected friends, falls in love with those she never dared to. What would mean more to her, this world or the other? Will she have to choose between two worlds? Will she fall for people she didn't expect to fall for. Will she be betrayed? Read to find out.
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