Take Me Instead
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Last published Tue, Oct 19, 2021
*ON HIATUS* No one wants the youngest Dutton, Marley: John can't look at her, Beth detests her, and she's known for getting into trouble. Written in conjunction with the TV series. Rated M for Graphic Scenes
VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED || RATED M FOR MATURE READERS (18+)
SYNOPSIS:
No one wants the youngest Dutton sibling: her father can't look at her without seeing his late wife, the wrangler she favors doesn't think of her as anything but a child, and her older sister reminds her that she doesn't deserve the Dutton name. The untold story of Marley Dutton.
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
Graphic scenes to follow including but not limited to:
• physical and mental abuse
• sexual assault
• thoughts of depression and suicide
• mature sex scenes
• violence
There will be an author's note at the beginning of every chapter to advise on potential triggers when necessary. Please be warned and aware of your triggers if you choose to proceed.
SOUNDTRACK:
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DISCLAIMER:
All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. of Yellowstone are the property of Taylor Sheridan. I am in no way associated with Taylor Sheridan, any creators, or producers of any previously copyrighted material. No copyright infringement is intended. Some descriptions of characters that previously existed may be altered to fit the vision of this story.
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