Bright Lights
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MatureOngoing2h 11m
Last published Tue, Jul 17, 2018
Zara Hendrix is a smart, headstrong girl who grew up without a father which has caused her family to be the subject of ridicule in their small town. Finally getting out of highschool, Zara grabs the opportunity to go to college with her brother, Zach.
There, she meets new people and learns that college isn't only a place to get a degree but also where secrets are revealed, friendships get broken, family bonds are strengthened, and maybe --just maybe-- a place to find true love. One thing's for sure, college is one hell of an adventure. But is she strong enough to get through it?
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