Quicksand
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Ongoing1h 34m
Last published Fri, Oct 9, 2020
Amara is offered a job she can't refuse in a luxurious Island despite her disdain for the uber-rich. Although she swore off men, a perfect stranger's wit and charm captivate her. When circumstance cuts short their affair, in his absence, she discovers her lover's real identity.
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