The Bystander
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Last published Wed, Feb 4, 2015
Until high school, Simone was just a normal girl. She was popular, good at sports, and could sing. And when I say sing, I mean REALLY sing. She pursued her dreams of going to high school with her best friend, Quinn. People called them the "dynamic duo," because they were always together. And boy, could Quinn dance! They would make music videos together, and dream about going into the industry together. Until one day, something happened, a falling out of some sort, that destroyed their friendship. After that, Quinn is endlessly bullied. Will Simone stand up, or will she be The Bystander?
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