The Wind in Our Words
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Last published Sun, Dec 31, 2023
The soft meadows of upstate New York are disturbed with a family tragedy, Rachel Robinsons life begins to crumble. She rests in the comfort of her new acquaintance, Charlie, until sent to an all girls academy in the city. When she comes home, her former life is now masked with a grey filter. She finds Charlie, and reconnects, only until he is drafted in the war. She has to make her own money, with only a few friends and the scent of his letters to fulfill her desires. However, when she grows older, she's faced with the ultimatum that could strip her from the desire of her heart. However, does she desire love or her passion?
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