That Was Then, This Is Now
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  • Reads 483
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  • Parts 2
  • Time 6m
Ongoing, First published Apr 19, 2016
This story is not mine all credit goes to S.E. Hinton

   Story Description:
Does growing up have to mean growing apart?
   Since childhood, Bryon and mark have been as close as brothers. Now things are changing. Bryon's growing up, spending a lot of time with girls, and thinking seriously about who he wants to be. Mark still just lives for the thrill of the moment. The two are growing apart- but holding on- until Bryon makes a shocking discovery about Mark. Then Bryon faces a terrible decision- one that will change both of their lives forever.
"A mature, disciplined novel which excites a response in the reader... Hard to forget."
-New York Times
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