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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

Prompt used:

51. Life hasn't been easy, but it has taught you about all the different variations of what family can really mean.

Cover:

Quatrevois: n(.) a crossroad, a critical decision or turning point in one's life.

Disclaimer:

+ None of the pictures used here are mine. They belong to their respectful owners. They are merely used to help the reader visualize things.

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Warning:

+ The story contains mentions of sex, prostitution, swearing, depictions of child molestation, abuse, depression, cutting, suicide attempts...

(The story is not as dark as it seems, welp -_-')

Note:

+ The prelude is part of the story, a small introduction. So, don't miss it. x

+ The postlude is part of the story as well, the ending. So, don't miss it either. x

+ This story has a lot of heartbreak. I won't delve that deep into the psychological impact of the trauma; I'm not a specialist and I'm afraid I won't do it justice. I'd appreciate it if anyone offers any help, remarks, however.

+ This is the first draft so I'm sure there'll be lots of plot holes. Please, kindly point them out for when it gets edited.

Hope you enjoy reading as much as I enjoyed writing it.

Dreams,

who is always dreaming about cats,

in the literal sense. ❤️