The Nephalem
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Jenna Reed has been cycling through the foster system for seventeen years because of multiple tragedies. After her last placement, she was placed into foster holding, where she stayed for six months until Kyle Stevenson, coach of the Bridgewood football team, arrived and chose to foster her. Her time at Bridgewood is unlike anything she's ever experienced. She reunited with her best friend and met several new people, including a few love interests. Her popularity soared, but with tragedy looming over her, how long would it be until she discovered who she was?
Trigger Warnings: Language, Drug Use, Self Harm, Violence, Sexual Assault, Abuse, Eating Disorders, Suicide
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