Don't take this the wrong way...
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Last published Sat, May 27, 2017
Mark Lloyd, a freshman and class clown at Mountain Oak High school, has no idea what to do with his life. The only thing he knows for certain is that he is in love with the quietest girl in class, Petra McFarland. When he tries to confess his love, he is shot down in front of the entire campus. Admiring his effort, Mark makes many new friends who try to make amends for his loss. His truthful personality also attracts many others. Will Mark's new friends restore his confidence and convince him to keep trying?
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