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Complete, First published Jul 30, 2016
Mature
Becker used to be madly in love with his girlfriend, Julie. Until one night lands him in the hospital...by her hand.
  
  Since the first few signs, he knew the relationship was turning toxic before she even turned her hand against him.
  
  Behind her back, and in an attempt to get some relief, he meets Isabella. He's timid of her intentions at first but soon realizes she could be his ticket out when they quickly befriend each other at first meet.
  
  Now, Becker has to make a decision that could mean life or death. Will he be able to move on with Isabella? Or will Julie have the last stand?
  
  
  
  WARNING: This story deals with domestic abuse from the reverse perspective and is also rated mature for the abuse depicted. If triggered by such events, even abuse in general, I apologize. I have no intentions of romanticizing any form of abuse at all. I just simply want to write a story.

Note: I am revising this story and fleshing it out more. The original will still be here. But the revised version will a new work rather than just being revised and added into this version.
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