Stop. And Go
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Last published Sun, Sep 29, 2024
Best friends in high school, Madeline and Julian were once partners in crime - until an unfortunate tragedy leads to Madeline moving away.
Four years later, Madeline's life gets turned upside down when she crosses paths with her old accomplice.
When unresolved trauma starts to rise to the surface, Julian offers an unconventional approach to assist in helping her overcome it.
While struggling to navigate the complexities of a past she feels responsible for, new troubles emerge,
...and so do old feelings.
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Although this is purely fictional, this story consists of themes and material that may be distressing to some readers.
Timeline of Story:
Past:1995
Present:1999
(RPF:The Strokes/JC)
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𝐍𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐔𝐬 | 𝟏𝟖+
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