Leap of Faith
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Cassandra Beverly has been struck with a major tragedy in her life. A year ago her dad passed away, shattering her family. Her mom changed, becoming more non existent. Cassie struggled with the changes in her life, trying to focus on her little sister Kacy as her family drifts farther apart. On top of all that Cassandra feels guilty for moving away in another state to go to college. She really wants to try to have a fresh start to forget the past. Trying to make ends meet, Cassie starts a new life for herself. She fly's to Florida, begins college, gets an apartment with three random girls, and starts a new low paying job. The only thing that hasn't changed was her love for riding. Her horse Patriot has been the only thing holding Cassie together. Can Cassie figure out how to move forward from the past? Or will her past hold her down for good?
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