How to Save A Life
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Last published Sat, Oct 26, 2013
Jacey and Madison started out as ordinary pen pals for a Teen Leadership class. But when the Pen Pal project ends, Madison sends one last letter revealing details of a planned out suicide. Jacey though broken, with the weight of the world on her shoulders is willing to add on another pound of worry onto her shoulders and help her friend who lives states away. But is it possible for Jacey to save someone whom she can't physically touch?
"Don't take the easy way out!"
"What easy way out, Jacey? There is no easy way out!"
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