The Mind's Prey
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When a soulless spirit meets a joyful human being, their "lives" change completely. Watch Alex and Leah their bond grow and face challenges. How will it end? Will they last? Read more to find out everything and prepare yourself for this emotional rollercoaster...
- A novel about friendship, love and a lot of mystery combined with its writer's poetry.
started on aug 6, 2022
#50 in poetry
#13 in originalwork
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