Once Loved
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Last published Sat, Dec 31, 2016
'Love has the power to overcome all obstacles, no matter how big or small.' Ashley Jefferson's motto freshman year drastically changed once she realized what love caused her to do. Her belief in 'loves power' ended up ruining her freshman year, love life, and years to come by doing one thing... Asking out her crush. Now she is completely fearful of love because of her past experiences, and the pain brought from them. Thankfully with some help from her friends (and a bit of motivation from her annoying brother) She's able to get back on her feet and realize that love isn't the only thing in life that's really important. Ashley's adventure to the School Autumn festival will be a whirlwind for sure as she not only hesitates finding a boyfriend but knowing she needs one to get in. Gossiping, lying, and rumors float around Richmond high as Ashley tries to clear her name from her embarrassing past. Will she be able to fix her name or will she cower in the corner of her room binge watching Netflix? It's up to her to fix her past mistakes.
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