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Last published Thu, Aug 10, 2017
"Sometimes, the only way to truly find ourselves is by losing ourselves along the way."
Two used-to-be friends. One final year of highschool. An unplanned future. Who knew things could get so wrong so fast?
Finding the light in the darkness of society is an almost impossible task. Especially if everything continuously seems to be against you.
Summer and Kayla, two friends since the beginning of time. Join them on their journey of defeat, confusion, and hopelessness as they struggle through the challenges of life, one battle at a time.
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Story by still_here_to_stay
Amazing Cover by the talented @maria_moniz
#521 in Spiritual on February 12, 2017
Top 20 Teen Fiction in EWA 2017 Awards
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