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Everyone knew twelve-year-old Melissa was afraid of just about everything. Her parentsa voices echoed in Melissaas ears that July afternoon: aMelissa needs to toughen up, a and aThe number one fear is the fear of snakes.a When her brother Cam made a dare, Melissa requested a favor she was certain would stun him and give her the courage she longed for. She did not expect the tragedy that followed would take the lives of three people. Afterwards, Melissa gained national recognition as a hero witness to the accident. Struggling with the year-long secret she kept, Melissa watched her family crumble, move away, move on, come home and rebuild. How can a hero tell she not only witnessed the accident but she also provoked it? While watching the celebration from her fatheras home office, Melissa begins to write an email describing every detail that led to the disaster. Dear Mom and Dada .