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Nightingale

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Parts 23
Time 4h 3m

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Parker Hayes has had a tough life. His parents robbed a bank without telling him they were going to and held him at gunpoint in the middle of it. His girlfriend's parents accused him of sexually assaulting her. He's been in and out of the legal system since his life turned upside down. Now, out and living with his abusive grandparents, Parker has almost turned his life around with the help of Principal Lazer. 

Until he breaks probation.

Parker is sentenced to return to the place where his enemy remains: River Bay Juvenile Correction Facility. Trey Kutcher was once Parker's best friend and tried to kill Parker. Parker must return and decide if he is going to accept his fate of spending his life in prison after he turns eighteen or if he is going to fight to be free. To be free, he has to accept help from those who have hurt him. To be free, he has to find himself again. 

Will he be able to or will RBJCF destroy what's left of him?All Rights Reserved

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