A flashlight in the shadows.
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MatureComplete Thu, Jun 25, 20159h 47m
They say no matter how much you read, you'll always learn something new. Who knew it could change a life? For Sarah Appleton, it all started with her friends determination in getting her a date for prom, but it turned into a deep pool of secrets, lies, and...love? Is she strong enough to overcome her challenges, or will she get lost in the darkness of the shadows?
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