Burned Memories

"He told me he was different. He told me he wouldn't hurt me. But, he lied."

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East Hamilten High School's annual prom was on in just a few weeks, I was almost ready. I knew how I would wear my hair, my smokey eye make up was perfect, my amazing boyfriend is taking me, I just haven't found the perfect dress yet. But I will.

As I made my way through the mall with my best friend, Stella, when she spots the most beautiful dress, I've ever seen.

"Oh Hal, this dress would look perfect on you!" Stella cried.

I thought to myself this would be the dress. I have the perfect look, the perfect dress, the perfect shoes, the perfect date.

Then it all came crashing down when I read the dreaded words "It's not working"

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Warning this book does contain sexual context, the use of drugs, and violence.