Just Keep Swimming
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Swimming has always been a big part of Miranda's life. She has spend countless hours swimming in her local pool. Spending tons of time perfecting her strokes. But what will she do when her parents start acting strange as if they have this big secret they are hiding from her. And what's up with this new guy Aaron? Why has him and his creepy father taken such a big interest in her. When Miranda's discovers that she has a deeper connection to water than she originally though she must find a way to cope with this new information. Every choice she makes now will lead to a greater purpose along the way. The only question that still remains is will she give up or will she go on and just keep swimming.
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