not a lot, just forever.
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Last published Sun, Jan 5, 2025
Not a lot, just forever.
Intertwined, sewn together.
After a sudden death of Kate Winston, seventeen year old Madelyn struggles to cope, witnessing the girl 'fall' off the building.
She realises the possibility of her classmate being murdered, but the police never believes her.
Her entire world gets shaken up, truths waiting to be discovered and secrets dying to be revealed.
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this is NOT a romance book, or a happy one. Do not get your hopes up.
Look at the tags for trigger warnings. Enjoy :)
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