Failed Expectations {IN EDITING}

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Parts 3
Time 24m

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Christopher (Chris) Turner is a senior, finally enjoying what technically counted as freedom during his last year of high school, while juggling the expectations of his overbearing parents, needy girlfriend, best friends, team mates, and his adoring, devoted little sister. 
William (Will) Monage has just begun high school after the terrifying, twisted cult he and his family belong to insists. He brings with him his own reputation-ruining secrets. They are a part of a religious cult located deep in the town's woods. The horror he faces each day is hidden successfully until these two very different boys cross paths.
Despite living very different lives, they find themselves experiencing similar emotions through vastly different situations. 
Will Chris finally stand up to his controlling parents? Can Will rise above and successfully defy the sadistic "Him" he and his fellow cult worship? 
Read and find out. 

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