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A Stroke of Courage

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Reads 45
Votes 18
Parts 18
Time 47m

theblackescaper

familystruggles inspirational makeupartist overcomingadversity passion pursuingdreams self-empowerment womensfiction

Against the backdrop of financial struggles and familial doubts, Ava Moreno's pursuit of beauty becomes a quest for self-discovery. 

Will she secure the Golden Brush Scholarship and turn her passion into a career, or will her dreams remain just out of reach?All Rights Reserved

familystruggles inspirational makeupartist overcomingadversity passion pursuingdreams self-empowerment womensfiction

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