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The Scars I Hide

ImNotAfraidToDream_

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ImNotAfraidToDream_

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Amara is far from being like ordinary girls her age. At the ripe age of 20 she has faced more trauma than most people do in a lifetime. From childhood horrors to mental and physical disorders that she'll struggle with for the rest of her life. Her only thoughts revolve around making it to see the next year alive, she doesn't have time to think of luxuries such as happiness and romance. She is strong willed, passionate about what she cares for, and is insanely smart. But with her past plaguing her mind and heart she finds it hard to let people in, except for her two best friends. One of which is her 16 year old younger sister, Kensey. Both of her friends have been encouraging Amara to break the cycle, and to move on with her life, and they further encourage her when they meet a nice man at the bar. 
Will this mystery man be able to help her learn to love life and herself? Or is she doomed for eternity?All Rights Reserved

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Admiring the Light by Fleet1284

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Running Screaming by Dynakitty

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