LOVED ME ONCE
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Last published Sat, May 20, 2023
It's hard to grasp that life goes on even when you're not moving. Even the moments you close your eyes something is changing in your life if you like it or not. You can kick and scream and pout but nothing changes it, no matter what you do, it's up to 'fate' to decide your path. This story follows a girl named Sara trying to rediscover herself and find out what she left behind so many years ago while dealing with violent outbursts.
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Female rage, dysphoria, mental health issues, attachment and obsession.
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