The Cost of Survival
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MatureOngoing1h 10m
Last published Sun, Sep 7, 2025
Gabriella, a vulnerable teenager, is forced to navigate a treacherous new world after the tragic loss of her mother. Uprooted from her familiar life, she is brought into the potentially deadly household of her mysterious aunt and her adopted sons- where dark secrets and danger lurk behind every corner.
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