Roses in the Shadows
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MatureOngoing19h 22m
Last published Fri, Aug 21, 2026
In gritty Bristol, troubled heroin addict and prostitute Ava Watkins meets shy boy Oliver Lewton at school, but little does she know her whole life is about to change as she navigates love, hate, relationships and her mental health with his surprising help.
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