Birthright
In his waking dreams, Casey is on the cover of Time. He's the hero of the story, and he gets the girl. His friends all have their own happy endings, and the future is glaringly bright. In his waking dreams, people listen to Casey's story, and believe.
But only in his dreams.
Birthright: a Faculty AU Novel by baylorsr
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