Thorn in the Orchard
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Ongoing, First published Dec 22, 2024
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In a quiet orchard town, 16-year-old Alex Harper's life changes forever after a deadly confrontation with Mason Connors, the school's golden boy turned tormentor. Branded a killer, Alex must navigate the harsh reality of juvenile detention while wrestling with guilt, anger, and the haunting memory of that fateful night.

As secrets about Mason's dark past come to light, Alex begins to question the town's silence and their own path to redemption. The Thorn in the Orchard is a gripping tale of survival, justice, and the struggle to rise above the shadows of violence.
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