The Reason Jude Exists - Alternative Ending
Norwood515
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Norwood515
Ongoing, First published May 02, 2022
Mature
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*The full blurb contains spoilers for 'The Reason Jude Exists' and is therefore in the first chapter of this story. A cut-down version of the blurb is below.*

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Cincinnati, Ohio. 2021.

Jude has made a lot of mistakes in his life, and when it finally looks like he's got something right with Amy and Jack, it appears he's too late.

[Spoiler removed]... he is given the chance to go back in time twenty-four years to put things right.

Manchester, England. 1997. 

Jude is transported back to his time at university where he first started out as a DJ. After picking himself up from living on the streets, he had his whole life ahead of him. But it also happens to be the exact moment that sent him down the long and winding road towards his ultimate demise.

Given a chance that those with regrets can only dream of, Jude discovers what should be obvious choices still aren't easy for him. Doing what is right versus doing what gives instant gratification has always been his downfall. And if he can't learn from his mistakes and seize this opportunity, his isn't the only future that will be shattered.
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An internal voice whispered, "Call him." But I chose not to. I dismissed it once more, saying, "He never liked me anyway." Yet the dilemma lingered. "But maybe he does. The way he looks at you... it's different." Out of nowhere, he glanced my way. My heartbeat quickened, sending shivers down my spine. I averted my gaze, pretending to look around. "Has he noticed me? No, wait-oh my god." --- After switching high schools, Nina discovered a new way of life. She fell in love, made wonderful friends, and everything seemed perfect. But Ethan-a popular boy who never focused on anyone but her-was the object of her hatred. He was always there, always keeping her safe. He used to annoy her endlessly. She hated him deeply. Until she didn't. For a while, she was content with her high school experience. That is, until something mysterious turned her world upside down. Forced to move to a new city, Nina had to cut ties with everyone she once knew. Eight years later, fate brings her face-to-face with him again. "Ethan..." He's the key to everything-the truths she never knew. When she was lost in the dark, he always held the light. But now, things are different. She despises him. He's colder than ever. Or perhaps she fears him. Fears that he'll leave her again. Will their lives ever return to normal after everything they've endured? "Maybe?" "Maybe yes. Maybe no?" --- Started: 8 November 2021 Ended: 19 December 2022 Rewritten: December 2024 --- ### Rankings Goals So Far: #1 Adolescente #1 given up #1 blinddates #1 pretend #10 twistedromance #50 high school romance --- ### Notice: This is my first published story, and it contains numerous grammatical errors and bad editing. If you're interested in the storyline, please don't judge me too harshly based on this book. Better stories are on the way-I'm still learning and improving every day. Enjoy! ✨

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