Hidden Behind A Smile
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Last published Tue, Sep 13, 2016
Some people say that the scariest thing about life is dying. Well me, I disagree. For me, the scariest thing about life is waking up each day. Everyone tells me that I'm so lucky to have both my parents and lots of money. Two parents, lots of money, whatever I want. The perfect life right? Wrong. You only see what I want you to see. I'm Harper Lynch and this is my life. Be warned, it's not what you'll expect. Remember, the truth is always hidden behind a smile
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