Flightless Bird (A One Shot Story)
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MatureComplete Fri, Sep 4, 2015<5 mins
Flightless Bird
(n.) A woman who, though superficially beautiful and independent, is romantically unfulfilled due to emotional tragedy.
17-year-old Savannah Pierce hasn't had what anyone would consider a good life. She comes from a broken home. With her father an alcoholic and her mother dead, she strives to make something of herself. But every time she tries, she fails. It doesn't take long for her to realize she needs a savior. Thats where Chase Sawyer comes in the picture. He's a new student at Oakland High with a mysterious, edgy attitude. Will he be the one to mend her or break her?
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