The Shadows We Carry
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A story about two college students who live in the same building. Sierra has learned to survive, carrying the weight of her loss while holding her world together. Asher hides his scars and his past, hoping for a better future. But when laughter collides with heartbreak, the walls between them began to crumble. Helping them discover they don't have to be alone.
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