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Complete, First published Oct 20, 2023
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In a world where everyone is assigned a "gorilla guardian" at birth, Julia is lacking one. Her family, astounded and concerned, soon unearthes an anomaly within her being, manifested as Down syndrome.

Her family becomes her shield against the harsh winds of societal stigma, the prying eyes of strangers, and the bullying that seeks to crush her. However, as time moves forward, society's struggle to appreciate Julia's light and uniqueness exacerbates. 

Will the evilness of the world end up engulfing her?
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