The Anklet
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Last published Sun, Apr 17, 2016
Small town girl, Natalie, has had a rough 15 years. Her mom and dad died in the hospital after a horrid car accident. Natalie was only 4 when her parents died, ever since she has been moved around to different foster homes. Shes been in 6 by the time she was 5. She thinks she finally finds the one home for her. The only thing is, do they want her apart of their family?
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