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    Sanctuary for Omair
    Sanctuary for Omair
    Sanctuary for Omair
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    Sanctuary for Omair

    By B. Miller

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    When Omair's family(refugees from Syria) moved to America, they knew they'd face a certain level of prejudice. They did not, however, expect to be placed in a small town almost full to the brim of people with hatred for all Muslims and other people from the Middle East because of past terrorist attacks and a score to settle. Then, boy meets girl.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherB. Miller
    Release dateDec 3, 2015
    ISBN9781310661679
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      Sanctuary for Omair - B. Miller

      Sanctuary For Omair

      B. Miller

      Smashwords Edition 9 November 2015 This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, trademarked products, events, and locations are fictitious or are used fictitiously. Any resemblances to actual events or persons, living or dead, are entirely coincidental. Smashwords Edition License Notes This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people.

      Chapter One: The New Kid

      All eyes seemed to be on Omair as he walked through the small hallway, his only destination the room number scrawled on the piece of paper he clutched in his sweaty hand. To his left and right, nameless kids avoided his gaze, instead turning toward each other and whispering. Though he couldn't hear what was said, he knew what they were saying by the horrified looks on their faces.

      Time seemed to slow almost to a stop as he made his way to the classroom at the end of the hall, his face flushed and a fire burning in his cheeks. He had to physically push through the crowd to enter the small classroom, his eyes automatically shifting to the clock that hung above the whiteboard. 7 more hours.

      You're nothing but a filthy towel-head, the student behind him whispered when he took his seat, and Omair desperately tried to keep his attention on the teacher, who stood scrawling words and diagrams at the front of the class.

      Everyone, let's say hello to our new student, Omair Ashraf. He just moved here from Syria, the teacher finally cut in, turning and motioning toward the boy, who squirmed in his seat as every head turned in his direction. He could feel their eyes burn through him like laser beams, tearing through flesh and bone with their piercing gaze. They were dissecting him silently, tearing him down piece by piece and turning him over in their minds.

      "I know we are a small

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