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A Cry in the Night

            
            
             The story starts in New York City most likely present day. Then as the story goes on it moves to Minnesota out to Erich's farm. It is winter in Minnesota and very cold. .
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             Jenny is the main character of the story. She is a divorced mother of two. She is young and pretty. She works at an art museum in New York City to support herself and her two little girls. She is kind and sweet and has a brilliant sense of humor. .
             Erich is an artist. He's mysterious and curious. His actions speak louder then most words because he tends to be quiet during the story. On the outside he seems like the most perfect man. The type that every woman hopes of meeting and falling in love with. But on the inside he holds dark secrets of his past and a twisted, hateful mind. .
             Kevin is Jenny's ex-husband. He's a struggling actor with a great sense of humor. He tends to be a little selfish, but always tries to put everything on the good side of the hill. He cares about Jenny and his children even if it seems like he doesn't. .
             Clyde is the old man who works on Erich's farm. He basically runs the place and had been around ever since Erich was in diapers. He worked with Erich's father to make his farm the most respected and well known in the county. .
             Rooney is Clyde's wife. She used to be great friends with Erich's mother. She turns to Jen to give her a friend and some confidence. Everyone around the farm thinks that Rooney is crazy and doesn't know what she is doing. She's smart and a good cook, and loves to help. .
             Mark is Erich's best friend from childhood. He is a doctor and helps out Erich whenever needed. When Erich starts to get weird, Jen turns to Mark for help and friendship. Mark is a helpful man who cares deeply for others. In the story it seems like he's falling for Jen. Tina and Beth are Jen's little girls. They are both young and influential.


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