The Bookstore (Short Story)
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Complete Sat, Jan 18, 202511m
Who thought that one location could change everything?
Meet Raven, a quirky girl. She attracts a strange man, like the ones she tends to read and write about often.
Meet Bailey, the strange man. He brings fear, yet excitement that changes Raven's view of the world.
They meet and grow over the years in this special bookstore.
This is a random short story that I wrote in my creative writing course. *Will be editing so any tips are appreciated.
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