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Oct 2024
1h 11m

The Escape: Part 1

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About this episode
Ashley saw Julian while scrolling on Tik Tok and was drawn to his cowboy vibes. Their relationship progressed quickly, but what started as love became something much more terrifying. Part 2 will be out on Monday 11/4!

Content warnings - domestic violence, emotional abuse, suicide

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