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Ongoing, First published Dec 29, 2025
Mature
All her life, Tatum Russo has been abused by her step-dad. 
Only one thing can help her get out of her thoughts, following the steps after her mother was killed.
Figure skating. The only thing thats keeping her alive, moving, taking the beating from her step father. The one thing that makes her feel alive.
Until she meets her real family. Blood related family, she never knew she had.
Can she finally live like a normal teenager again, or will she leave everything behind?
Was her childhood too much for her?
 There's only one way to find out.
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