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Reason

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Time 3h 53m

Reads 274
Votes 7
Parts 25
Time 3h 53m

family murder mystery short story

Aubrey Drake has made a life for herself in the town of Ranglewood. She has a wonderful husband and two kids. Could her life be anymore perfect? But then a person not-so- new moves in down the street and threatens to spill a secret she has kept for a long time.All Rights Reserved

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