Beneath the surface
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Last published Wed, Sep 17, 2025
After surviving a traumatic kidnapping, Lucy's just starting to feel normal again-until a careless radio call turns her world upside down. A joke, a bet, and the man she trusted most might not be who she thought he was. Now, she's left questioning love, loyalty, and what's real beneath it all.
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