Rheostat
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  • Parts 50
  • Time 8h 19m
Complete, First published May 28, 2021
Mature
"It's not what we are but what we do that defines us."

Aylin Black has come to believe that she deserves all the misfortunes life throws at her. Yet she refuses to back down. At least not without a fight. But as her past comes knocking at her door she's forced to rethink all her beliefs. And she just might have to give up this losing fight much sooner than she expected.
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