What Does It Take?
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  • Reads 30
  • Votes 10
  • Parts 13
  • Time 1h 45m
Ongoing, First published May 23, 2021
Uncover the mysteries of this love driven society while simultaneously reading a heated romance.

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Alice's mother smiled at the unintelligible golden words. Perfect timing. After staring at the words a little too long, she looked up, astonished. She saw her daughter was upset. Maybe even angry?

She couldn't believe it. Her love sick, sap of a daughter, was upset while looking at her first ever love message. She was angry. She usually doesn't get angry. Sad sure, but angry? No.

What on earth could make her so upset?

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WARNING!! TW:
- Unequal societal norms
- Mental health episodes
- Hinting at homophobia
- Talks of sexual activity
- Spiraling thoughts 
- Hinting at abuse
- Social anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Depression 
- Alienation
- Obsession
- Trauma

Please, please don't read if you think this will negatively effect you. Your health comes before your entertainment.
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