Gift like Curse
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Last published Fri, Aug 12, 2022
In a short time, it seems like Quinn Villanova's life has completely fallen apart. Quinn has been fired from her job, kicked out of her apartment, put on trial, and worst of all it seems like the entire world hates her. Quinn Villanova suffers for saving a seven year old child with her strange power. Every exhausted, injured, sick, or even dying person can be healed and saved by Quinn with just one hug. Unfortunately for Quinn her strange power comes with a cost which is why she has given it up all together. However when she comes across a dying seven year old that resembles her sister she hugs her without thinking and so her power is suddenly exposed to the world. Everyone expects her to save everyone she can, when she refuses to do so the world turns against her. Will she be able to make it through the mess she has created with the help of a dedicated attorney and a sympathetic landlord? Quinn isn't too sure...
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