Finding Claire
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Last published Tue, Jan 6, 2026
Soon-to-be 16-year-old Penelope Simmons thought the worst of her worries was trying to get through the pandemic and return to her boring, everyday High School life in person with her friends.
While working on a seemingly innocuous school project, fate intervened, unearthing an astonishing truth that would unravel the very fabric of her existence. As the details of her life began to intertwine with a different story-one belonging to Claire Myers, the little girl who had vanished without a trace, shrouded in mystery, 13 years ago from a bustling Pennsylvania shopping mall
Penelope faces a labyrinth of emotions as she navigates the complex landscape of belonging, identity, and the struggle to reclaim a childhood that was stolen long ago.
I just want to shout out @thegirlonthechiefs_ for the amazing cover she made for this story. I would highly recommend her if you need a cover; she goes above and beyond to try to meet your expectations.
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