Up in Flames
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Last published Sat, Jun 13, 2015
A young man struggles with addictions and unhealthy relationships after his parents kick him out of the house for having a boyfriend. His brother, Luke, is more accepting, although he still thinks Carter is bad news for his brother Percy. When Carter makes plans to move states for his musical career, a family emergency happens, and Percy's art is taken notice of, where will he chose to go? Abuse, lies, or on his own?
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