Refracted
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"It is so scary to discover the darkest place on Earth is my mind when I am alone."
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Michael needs fresh air, to experience life that has ripped from his grasp from his sheltered life of brainwashing from his abusive dad. The opportunity comes knocking when he opens a door to a forbbiden temptation in distress with further complications.
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