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The Devil's Backbone

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Reads 9,161
Votes 239
Parts 25
Time 1h 35m

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Violet Holloway was in love with John "Doc" Holliday from the moment she saw him... but there was one problem... His heart belonged to her best friend, Mattie Holliday. Will she garner Doc's attention or will she remain heartbroken in the tragedy of unrequited love?All Rights Reserved

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Primrose

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