The Look In Her Eyes
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Last published Mon, Jun 29, 2026
It's the beginning of the 20th Century. Max Mayfield and Jane Hopper, two young girls living in extreme poverty, find comfort in each other's company. After years of psychological trauma they're on the streets, relying on the population's generosity to keep them alive.
One night, close to giving up, an old wealthy man takes them in and promises them shelter. But would they be safe, or was the man not all he was made up to be? Will he be their saviour, or will their fate finally catch up to them?
An Elmax Story
Contains mature themes
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Started: 13/02/25
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