Tessa Young is an 18 year old college student with a simple life, excellent grades, and a sweet boyfriend. She always has things planned out ahead of time, until she meets a rude boy named Hardin, with too many tattoos and piercings who shatters her plans.

You know, I've never been the most normal girl. I only have one friend, I'm not interested in normal things, and I live in an orphanage. Yup, I'm an orphan. And just to add on to my fantastic life, I'm also deaf from the accident that killed my parents. On the 9th anniversary of my parents' death, I get the surprise of my life when my older brother, which I didn't know I had, makes an appearance. Before I know it I'm dragged into a world of crazy boys, obnoxious fans, and an old enemy just waiting to get his hands on me and my brother again. With my best friend obsessed with a band I can't hear, and my brother busy with his hectic life, I'm all alone. Welcome to my world of silence. How did I end up in this mess? Why do I have to be deaf? Note: This story has been entered in the 2014 Watty Awards. Wish me luck! #Wattys2014