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Sarah Carerra - 3.11 - Big Treble in Little Chorus

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Mr. Benson had an excited gleam in his eyes when I sat down, and when he was excited, it usually meant doing something I didn't want to do. Last time I'd had to get up and sing my solo for the class.

Sarah Carerra 3: Concerto in A-
Chapter 3.11 - Big Treble in Little Chorus

by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2012 Megan Campbell
Released: April 23, 2012

Sarah Carerra - 3.10 - Adams Center Arena

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When I stepped into The Observatory for the Starshine meeting later that afternoon I was met with a shriek. Shrieks weren't uncommon during this part of the day, but this shriek was not one of excitement.

Sarah Carerra 3: Concerto in A-
Chapter 3.10 - Adams Center Arena
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2012 Megan Campbell
Released: April 2, 2012

Sarah Carerra - 3.09 - Party like a Rock Star

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There were a number of people gawking from the edge of Uncle Kevin's property. This would definitely be a different kind of vacation, since I was going to be wearing the wig the whole time.

Sarah Carerra 3: Concerto in A-
Chapter 3.09 - Party like a Rock Star
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2012 Megan Campbell
Released: March 26, 2012

Sarah Carerra - 3.08 - Ever After

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I couldn't believe it! Someone had actually found a castle to film the music video at! Right here in the hills above Santa Monica!

Sarah Carerra 3: Concerto in A-
Chapter 3.08 - Ever After
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2012 Megan Campbell
Released: March 19, 2012

Sarah Carerra - 3.07 - The Great Allentown Fair

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She always stopped to listen when I sang this song. I always turned my attention to her as I sang this verse. Many of my songs had emotional ties that made them great. But no other song was imbued with emotions like this song was.

Sarah Carerra 3: Concerto in A-
Chapter 3.07 - The Great Allentown Fair
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2012 Megan Campbell
Released: March 12, 2012

Sarah Carerra - 3.06 - The New Recruits

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I was dreading Chorus as I walked down the hall toward my last class of the day, however. Today would be the first day that the "groupies", as Ethan had started calling them, would be in the class.

Sarah Carerra 3: Concerto in A-
Chapter 3.06 - The New Recruits
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2012 Megan Campbell
Released: March 5, 2012

Sarah Carerra - 3.05 - Red Rocks Amphitheatre

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The happy, carefree aura that had settled on the venue was now going to be singed by the blackness of hatred. With a single word I would convert all of the positive energy in the amphitheatre into a powerful force that I could direct into one of my favorite songs to perform.

Sarah Carerra 3: Concerto in A-
Chapter 3.05 - Red Rocks Amphitheatre
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2012 Megan Campbell
Released: February 27, 2012

Sarah Carerra - 3.04 - Starshine

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"The ten of you were specially selected to be here tonight," I told them. "And I'm very honored to meet all of you. Every single one of you has the power to be a star, and when you leave here tonight I hope that all of you shine as much as I try to."

Sarah Carerra 3: Concerto in A-
Chapter 3.04 - Starshine
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2012 Megan Campbell
Released: February 20, 2012

Sarah Carerra - 3.03 - Half Day, Double Trouble

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"I know some of you have concerns about Megan being in this class," Coach Anderson started as she placed a comforting hand on my shoulder. The sneers and scowls that appeared on some of their faces were disheartening, but not surprising to me.

Sarah Carerra 3: Concerto in A-
Chapter 3.03 - Half Day, Double Trouble
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2012 Megan Campbell
Released: February 13, 2012

Sarah Carerra - 3.02 - Dazzle

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"You know Sarah, right?" she asked me before holding up the magazine so that I could see the cover. This time it was my eyes that boggled! Staring back at me was a picture of Sarah.

Sarah Carerra 3: Concerto in A-
Chapter 3.02 - Dazzle
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2012 Megan Campbell
Released: February 6, 2012

Sarah Carerra - 3.01 - Back to School

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The bell rang, and a few students rushed in quickly as Ms. Carson reached for her roll. Whether I liked what would come in the future or not, school was back in session.

Sarah Carerra 3: Concerto in A-
Chapter 3.01 - Back to School
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2012 Megan Campbell
Released: January 30, 2012

Sarah Carerra - 2.52 - Radio City Music Hall

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sc2.jpg This whole summer had been a whirlwind of new adventures and experiences. My life had completely changed. I was no longer the shy boy who I had grown up believing myself to be. I was now a beautiful young woman with a very exciting life ahead of her.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.52 - Radio City Music Hall
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: September 5, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.51 - Jive the Day Away

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sc2.jpg Soon the lights dimmed, and a hush fell over the crowd. The excitement in the air was palpable, and it reminded me of the anticipation I always felt as I approached the stage for one of my concerts. I couldn't believe that people were so excited about a music player, even if it was ten times better than my iPod had been!

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.51 - Jive the Day Away
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: August 29, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.50 - Scenic Interview

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sc2.jpg Every day that I stepped out as Sarah brought the risk that the secret would be revealed. The more I interacted with people who knew me, the greater the chance that they would see through my disguise. And there were the missing parts of Sarah's life that people would start to question.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.50 - Scenic Interview
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: August 22, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.49 - Central Park

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sc2.jpg The sun was starting to light the sky as our car pulled up to the drop-off point near Rumsey Playfield. The sky was clear and the weather was welcoming as I walked toward the backstage area.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.49 - Central Park
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: August 15, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.48 - Nautica Pavilion

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sc2.jpg I nodded as we continued to watch a big ship pass by in front of us. The Nautica Pavilion was built on a bend near the mouth of the Cuyahoga River. Austin and I were sitting in a pair of lawn chairs that had been set up outside my tour bus, which was parked within view of the river. We had watched a number of ships pass by since we had arrived. It was going to be an interesting show, because I was sure they wouldn't be stopping just because I was performing.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.47 - The Indiana State Fair
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: August 8, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.47 - The Indiana State Fair

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sc2.jpg "I want to go on some of the rides," Austin said. I did too. He and my parents had enjoyed the California Mid-State Fair while I was forced to wait on the bus. I wanted to experience at least one of the fairs that I was going to be performing at. This seemed like a good one.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.47 - The Indiana State Fair
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: August 1, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.46 - On the Road Again

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sc2.jpg Two hours later, I was contentedly resting on the couch in my bus as we made our way east. It was going to be a long trip to Indiana, but at least the bus was very comfortable to travel on.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.46 - On the Road Again
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: July 25, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.45 - Bad News

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sc2.jpg Friday morning proved to be as horrible as I was afraid it would be. My name and face were plastered all over the entertainment sections of most of the newspapers that Dad had delivered to our house.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.45 - Bad News
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: July 18, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.44 - The OC Fair

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sc2.jpg What was really worrying me was the thought of spending all of that time in the presence of friends and family who didn't know the truth about me. I only knew them as Megan, yet they were here to meet Sarah.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.44 - The OC Fair
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: July 11, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.43 - Sparkle

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sc2.jpg Joe asked me to sit down in a chair while he walked over to a wall of guitars. There was a large crowd of people looking on now, while he pointed to a large red guitar that was hanging on the wall.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.43 - Sparkle
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: July 4, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.42 - Paramount Theatre

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sc2.jpg The Paramount Theatre was the smallest venue on the tour, seating slightly less than 3,000 people. But the noise those fans generated rivaled anywhere else I had performed as it reverberated around the small theatre that had been designed with acoustics in mind.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.42 - Paramount Theatre
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: June 27, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.41 - The Mid-State Fair

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sc2.jpg Each step toward the stage brought the level of the rush I had been feeling all day closer and closer to the storm that I knew was coming. Each step closer provided me with a louder and louder roar from the crowd.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.41 - The Mid-State Fair
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: June 20, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.40 - The Best Day

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sc2.jpg There was a small stack of presents on the table that we made Mom open before I had to go get ready, and by the time I stepped into Sarah's room to put on the wig I knew that she had already had a great day.

My song was totally going to make it the best birthday ever.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.40 - The Best Day
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: June 13, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.39 - Riding in Style

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sc2.jpg We were driving up a fairly busy street when I first got a glimpse of it. I noticed a small group of people congregating around a chain-link fence; they were pointing in at a parking lot while taking pictures.
A moment later it came into view.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.39 - Riding in Style
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: June 6, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.38 - Hey! You're On TV!

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sc2.jpg While I was fast-forwarding through the second commercial break, something caught my eye. It looked like me! I immediately hit play again and the image on the screen solidified into a picture of Sarah! Seconds later I heard my voice come from the speakers!

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.38 - Hey! You're On TV!
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: May 30, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.37 - All Aboard the Crazy Train

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sc2.jpg I took a seat next to Holly and the rest of the band, who were looking at the proceedings with the same confused look that was plastered on my face. None of us really understood what was going on.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.37 - All Aboard the Crazy Train
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: May 23, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.36 - My Hero

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sc2.jpg Scott wanted me to write another song for the concert tour. I had been trying to find the emotions and feelings that were always the beginning of the inspiration for a song. Staring up into my mother's eyes, I found it.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.36 - My Hero
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: May 16, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.35 - Friends and Family

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sc2.jpg I arrived home shortly after noon to find my mom excitedly waiting for me. She had a big smile on her face as she waited for me to change. Once I was out of Sarah's clothes and into one of my own dresses, she dragged me back out to her car, refusing to tell me where we were going or why she was so excited.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.35 - Friends and Family
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: May 9, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.34 - Tonight's Headline

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sc2.jpg "My first guest of the evening has managed to capture the hearts of America in a very short amount of time. Her first album, 'Intuition', is currently on track to go platinum within the first month of its release. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the lovely and talented, Sarah Carerra!"

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.34 - Tonight's Headline
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: May 2, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.33 - The Songs We Sing

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sc2.jpg When we finished playing each of the songs, we'd have a brief discussion about whether to include it in the tour or not. Truthfully, I didn't think anyone was going to say ‘no’ to any of them. It felt slightly like we were just going through the motions when everyone already knew they would be included. They probably just wanted to hear them.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.33 - The Songs We Sing
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: April 25, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.32 - Surprise Interviews

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sc2.jpg The one thing I liked least about Sarah Carerra was her crazy schedule. I knew that I was up early so that I could be interviewed on a number of radio shows.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.32 - Surprise Interviews
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: April 18, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.31 - Golden Friendships

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sc2.jpg There it was - the real reason that Ethan had been so awkward around me since the concert in Salt Lake City.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.31 - Golden Friendships
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: April 11, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.30 - Hidden Inspiration

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sc2.jpg It was so nice to just hang out with the band for a while. When we got together most of the time, all we did was work. I knew we needed to have another type of relationship if we really wanted to be successful.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.30 - Hidden Inspiration
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: April 4, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.29 - A Friend in Need

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sc2.jpg With a great amount of trepidation, I got out of my car and headed for the front door. Ringing the doorbell was almost enough to make me want to head back home. I hadn't had to face anyone who knew me as my old self in over a month and a half.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.29 - A Friend in Need
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: March 28, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.28 - A Staple for the Holliday

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sc2.jpg The arena was alive with sound as we approached the doors onto the floor. I smiled to myself as I felt the rush start to creep into my bones. When my escort opened the door, the rush intensified immensely at the sound of Josh singing and the roar of the crowd. The place was awash with energy, and I couldn't help but bask in it.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.28 - A Staple for the Holliday
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: March 21, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.27 - We Love You Too, Austin!

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sc2.jpg I loved Austin. I knew that I had been taking a lot of my parents’ attention this summer. I didn't mean to make him feel left out at all.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.27 - We Love You Too, Austin!
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: March 14, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.26 - Lucky Girl

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sc2.jpg The house itself was something I had only ever seen in movies before. I knew that my family lived in a nice house that would get us a pretty penny if we ever sold it, but this place put to shame the home I'd known my entire life. I was really intimidated as I stepped out of my car and approached the front door. I really wished I had Mom and Dad, or even Emily or Ethan with me to help keep me from turning and running away.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.26 - Lucky Girl
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: March 7, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.25 - Just Another Day at the Mall

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sc2.jpg When I awoke on Thursday morning, I couldn't contain the excitement level that started to rise within me. Not only was I going to get the chance to sing and interact with a number of my fans, but I was also going to release my first album!

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.25 - Just Another Day at the Mall
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: January 17, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.24 - Doctors and Pop Stars and Music Videos, Oh My!

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sc2.jpg A large grin spread across his face when he saw me, and my heart nearly melted. I had forgotten how cute that smile was.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.24 - Doctors and Pop Stars and Music Videos, Oh My!
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: January 10, 2011

How I Learned to Love Drag

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How I Learned to Love Drag

by Laurie S.

Young Sean is an up and coming comedian. He lands a regular spot on a hit comedy television show. Ecstasy has an all male cast. Guess who has to play the female roles?

The story, inspired by the Kids in the Hall, was written in 2002.

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"How about doing a sports interview?" I suggested. "We could have hockey's dirtiest player doing a tell-all about how to inflict pain without taking a penalty."

"Yeah," Ted agreed. "The bad guy could demonstrate all his dirty moves on the interviewer. Like an elbow to the face."

Sarah Carerra - 2.23 - Star Power

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sc2.jpg Dad and I had signed a contract with Starlight for at least three commercials over the next year. This first one, along with the print ad, was focusing on the 'Night Sky' eye shadow collection that Stephanie had been using to give me my signature look.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.23 - Star Power
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: January 3, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.22 - Stardom

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sc2.jpg "What do you have going on today?" Mom asked.

"I've got a meeting with the people who make the perfume we wanted to endorse," I told her. Then I thought of something that I hoped would really make her happy. It would make me happy, at least. "Do you want to come?"

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.22 - Stardom
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2010 Megan Campbell
Released: December 27, 2010

Switching Teams

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Seinfeld, an American television sitcom, ran from 1989 to 1998. The show was about nothing.

In this Seinfeld episode, Kramer becomes a talent agent. He introduces Jerry, George and Elaine to Jilian, a beautiful, amazing illusionist.

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Jerry, George, and Elaine were sitting at a table in a coffee shop in Manhattan.

Sarah Carerra - 2.21 - Independent Women

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sc2.jpg "Can you sing?" Katy piped up. She looked surprised at this information. Naturally, I hadn't sung much around Mom's family before, so few of them knew about my singing ability.

"She is really good," Tracy told her. Katy looked at me with a puzzled expression. This was a side of me she had never seen, never even considered before.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.21 - Independent Women
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2010 Megan Campbell
Released: December 20, 2010

Sarah Carerra - 2.20 - Beach Party

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sc2.jpg I smiled when I stepped into my own closet to get ready for the day. No glam outfits, no wigs, no Sarah for the whole weekend. I smiled at the opportunity to just be myself.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.20 - Beach Party
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2010 Megan Campbell
Released: December 13, 2010

Sarah Carerra - 2.19 - The Jive

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sc2.jpg I'd spent the whole week living Sarah's life alone when I had a perfectly good friend sitting at home bored out of his mind. I was going to get Ethan off his parents' couch and into my car if it was the last thing I did. Calling him wasn't going to get me anywhere; he probably wouldn't answer anyway. But he couldn’t really ignore it when a #1 recording artist was ringing his doorbell.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.19 - The Jive
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2010 Megan Campbell
Released: December 6, 2010

Sarah Carerra - 2.18 - Fly Like an Angel

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sc2.jpg "That's a wrap!" Jonothon finally called. I smiled. It had been a long, hot day, but I had no doubt that it was all worth it. This video was going to rock.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.18 - Fly Like an Angel
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2010 Megan Campbell
Released: November 29, 2010

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