Shadow on the Road
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MatureOngoing6h 54m
Last published Fri, Sep 5, 2025
After fleeing a past scarred by abuse and betrayal, twenty-seven-year-old Josh Haddock finds himself in the quiet town of Derby, Kansas, riding beside his lifelong friend Damien Silence is his refuge-until he meets Gracie Stars, a spirited nineteen-year-old with a gaze that sees through the walls he's built. As their paths intertwine through fleeting encounters and hesitant laughter, Josh begins to believe in the possibility of healing. But old wounds don't fade easily, and second chances come with their own shadows. In a place meant for escape, Josh might finally discover what it means to live, to love, and to choose the light.
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