Hello, dear readers and fellow writers! This story is the entry I am submitting to the Open Novella Contest 2023. I chose prompt #72: "On the twilight of their sixteenth birthday, a shy bookworm escapes their surprise party to find refuge in their favorite library. While walking through the shelves in search of a good read, they stumble onto a peculiar book that changes their life."
Before we dive into Selene's story, I have to admit that I am quite nervous sharing it with you as I write it. The genre I am writing in is a little different from what I am used to. I know what points A and B are, but I have no idea how to get from one point to another and will try to figure it out as I go. My brain tends to be very uncooperative when I desperately need its help, as many of you already know. For this reason, I don't think I will be able to commit to an update schedule, but you can expect new chapters around the different deadlines of the contest.
Thank you in advance for reading. I hope you will like the story! -Drée
Trigger warning: This story is rated mature for strong language, graphic depictions of violence, and mentions of death and suicide. Reader discretion is advised.
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