Octavia has only ever known pain. Locked away in her parents' basement her whole life, fed scraps, and forced to endure constant physical abuse, survival was her only goal. But when she's thrown into a secret boarding school and crosses paths with the mysterious Barlow brothers, Octavia's world begins to shift. Her curiosity might finally bring her freedom... or cost her far more than heartbreak. ⚠️ Trigger warning: This story contains themes of abuse, self-harm, and suicide. #1 in "boarding school" 20/01/2026 #1 in "slow burn" 5/02/2026 #2 in "first person" 20/01/2026 #2 in "truth or dare" 21/01/2026

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