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Last published Fri, Jan 15, 2016
Atelophobia is the fear of not being good enough or imperfection. Atelophobia is classified as an anxiety disorder that can affect relationships and makes the afflicted person feel like everything they do is wrong.
This is what Blake Carmichael has, and what Rena Carter is determined to change. Whether or not she can do it is the question.
Atelophobia copyright S. J. Hobbs (SadieJHobbs) 2015, All Rights Reserved. All the characters, the plotline and names are mine. ©
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