Crossing Paths
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"Aria is a young woman who always seems to find herself in chance encounters that always end in a rush of hurt and longing for a love that's never her own. Some say that a chance encounter can be the best thing to happen to people, like love at first sight. How about crossing paths with people who are so toxic it consumes you to a point you feel you need them in your life. You don't realize how controlling, how manipulating, they are until it's too late. Their lies become a blanket of truths you start to believe. They care for you when you're at your weakest, when you need their attention the most, not knowing this is all part of."
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