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Joey Miller doesn't talk much. He lives in a dark town which carries dark secrets. But those secrets aren't compared to his own. No one knows that he lives with a shadow... 
Unable to bear his life, he flees after an incident that changes everything. 
Meanwhile, far in the fields lives Charlotte Quin, who loves to write. But she's hiding an illness from her family, knowing that they won't be able to treat it. Then, her simple and plain life in the farm takes a twist when she finds a run-away.
Read how the two meet and struggle with the dangers ahead of them.

The Shadow I live With

He looks at me with a satisfying expression, enjoying the horrified look on my face.

"What?" I finally say, feeling my skin grow cold. "What did you say?"

Leaning back on his chair, Gillian grins, "You heard me. Your friends decided to keep you company."

No, no, please, let this be a lie. Please, don't be here, don't be here.

My thoughts race as I think about what I've done.

This is my fault. I dragged them into this mess. They were just living their lives, they were happy.

And now, you brought them in hell. The voice hisses. Bet you're glad now, huh?

Please let this be a lie! Please!

"Oh, I'm not kidding, by the way." Gillian says, casually reading my mind. "In fact, I just met them before I came to you."

I stare at him, my mind clawing at me, accusing and tormenting me.

Just like Him...(Joey)