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Book 2: Yet I'm still standing
MarcyGPerez24I'd like to thank you all for the chance to continue on the story for the wonderful characters. I hoped you enjoyed this duology as much as I enjoyed writing it. For my brother Efren, and his daughter, my niece, Millie. You are the best family I could ask for. For my friends who I hope will have a chance to read this and hope they don't at the same time; Viviana and Seydeli.
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Announced Dead Shattered
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