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In the early days of the Internet, Brandyn (Brandy) Harris— a terminally ill young boy who is also enduring a life of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse— builds his private virtual world outside the knowledge of his strict and abusive parents. He finds solace in the messages he exchanges with a close group of virtual teen friends.

Amid growing tension and conflict, Brandy and his friends begin opening up about the dark and terrible secrets they've been hiding not only from each other but from the world at large. Their commitment to one another intensifies as it becomes clear that, for each and every one of them, the stakes are no less than life and death.

Written in the message board format specific to the infant days of the Internet, The Legacy: Book Two is a heartfelt and poignant autobiographical fiction novel that speaks volumes about the power of acceptance and friendship. For friendship and acceptance can alleviate childhood trauma and depression and bring some joy into the lives of emotionally abused children.