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Aurora Costello.
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Complete, First published Aug 08, 2024
Mature
Book one of the Costello series 

"He held me underwater and every time I was beginning to drown he'd briefly let me up for air, and then he'd suffocate me all over again."

...

Its all well and good having motivation and dedication, but without a backstory? The dedication means shit. 

I've had a life straight from a horror story. Mix in 10 brothers, a loving set of parents, cousins, grandparents, best friends, a 7'0ft Mexican god and the reign of the underworld and let's see where I end up. 

...

Can you keep up?
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