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The Art of Desolation

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Reads 25,447
Votes 909
Parts 15
Time 1h 37m

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16-year-old Ronan Conti was never meant to be anything. That's what he believed. 

He lived with his abusive stepfather for most of his life, the man that made him believe that every golden wing was meant to be fake and every tear shed of pain had to be deserved. Ronan lived on what felt like the ledge of a cliff for his entire life. He hides his secrets within the cracks between the past and present, never letting anyone ever get too close to see them.

But what happens when all of that changes? When he's suddenly surrounded by newfound family - five older brothers - who want him to be happy? Who want him to believe that he's worthy?

Will he accept and finally admit to needing help? Or will he continue to fall into his destructive rabbit hole?

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*the cover photo was found off pinterest, i do not own it*All Rights Reserved

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