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Ch. 48: The Pain of Loss
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2022-03-14 16:56:05
Anja UlvenI hope you all had a great weekend and were able to relax and enjoy yourself. I had a stressful night last night with my dog somehow getting injured and bleeding all over my house. It looked a lot like how I imagined the battle in story would look at this point. I promise you will get some answers to all of this on Wednesday. Don't hate me for another cliffhanger. If you're enjoying the story remember to share it with friends and vote with your gems! Please leave a review of the story as well. Much Love, Anja <3
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