Being a teen is a hard task in itself but when you pair that up with mental illnesses, society's harsh exceptations, and the need to discover oneself; you're in for a big ride. When given a chance at fixing their issues, six teens discover that the bad, bad world has more than one trick up its little sleeve when they find that they're not alone after all. Lance struggles with the weight of his father's words that force him to become something he despises most in the world. Keith finds himself trapped in the shadow of his past as he struggles to stay standing while his liver shuts down. Allura can't seem to find the courage to hide the bruises that show up on her skin like a tragic work of art. Shiro smiles to hide the pain that eats away at his mind in his every waking hour, haunted by the monsters of his past and future. Hunk fights the feeling of fear when he steps into the world after a traumatic experience. Katie wonders when the world will understand what it means to truly be yourself. ★★★★★★★ UPDATE SCHEDULE: This story has been discontinued due to personal reasons and reasons that have been listed in a chapter. Sorry for the inconvenience but thank you for taking time out of your day by reading the story :) SPECIAL NOTES: -ADAM IS IN THIS. CHAPTER 49 through THE END OF THIS STORY. "SLOWBURN" MEANS NOTHING WILL BE AUTOMATIC SO DONT BE UPSET HE ISN'T AT THE START. -All art and characters belong to their respective owners. -No hate/harassing in the comments. I do check every comment that shows up in my notifications. -BE mindful of everyone's experiences in the comments while reading and do not invalidate other's experiences. -Enjoy :)

Currently available in paper form on Amazon ! "Why do you do that? Why do you dress like that? Why can't you be like any other girl?" Elijah asked Rachel with curiosity, the girl who was now hugging her books protectively as she looked at her long grey dress she loved so much. "What?" Rachel asked, confused. She couldn't understand why Elijah Bornman, the boy who made everyone crave for his attention, was talking to her. "You heard me." He said, his cold blue eyes never leaving her warm chocolate ones. And with a deep breath, Rachel replied, her voice confident: "Because I am not ashamed of the Gospel."

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