'~Caged Bird's Refuge.'~
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Last published Thu, May 8, 2025
Real friends are like diamonds. Expensive and rare.
Fake friends are like autumn leaves.
They
are
E V E R Y W H E R E.
-This story will contain VERY triggering topics such as cursing, blood, sexual abuse, and death. Please don't read this book if any of these elements are triggering to you! Your safety is much more important than a book!
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