City of Dreams
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Last published Mon, Jan 27, 2025
Zara is a shy and introverted girl living with her abusive, drug-addicted mother. To keep the bills paid, she secretly works as a stripper. Abandoned by her father who remarried, Zara feels trapped in her harsh reality. At school, she meets Jake, the popular guy with hidden struggles of his own. Drawn to Zara's resilience, Jake becomes determined to help her escape her toxic environment and find hope and redemption.
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