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159 - sleepless nights
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Scarlett RainHi everyone, sorry this story seems a bit long but I want everything to be cleared up and every question answered like why Xander was an asshole is her past life? Skyler's origins etc. i will try to make things as fast as I can and yes Karis would be returning soon.
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