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Close Enough to Hurt

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"I'd rather keep the pain you gave me than forget the way you said my name."

Grant Dermott never planned on living past 18. Fresh out of high school in the stifling outskirts of Houston, Texas. Then he meets Ezra Voss, and everything changes. 

Disclaimer: This is still an ongoing book; I will update as I navigate my life and properly conceal the identities of people. This is a true story; this is my life. Thus, it will take me time to remember my personal experiences. Some things have been altered to respect the privacy of others. If you think this is about you, it's just a coincidence.All Rights Reserved

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