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Last published Tue, Mar 20, 2018
She's wanted, for a secret she lies to protect.
"People usually strive for popularity,
I run from it.
I never raised my hand in class; I never pushed myself into a conversation. My clothes never shouts a statement. My grades are average , I wouldn't be surprised if I would be forgotten to be put in the end of year yearbook. I tried hard to keep it that way - subtle and boring."
-Avery Mae
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