From strangers to best friends to lovers to best friends to strangers. A punitive realism that’s etched both in our cores and minds. It is the forbidding cycle of life. The world is round and everything goes back the way it was in the beginning. History repeats itself, as what they say. Most people would say you’ll end up wasting your time, ruining your relationship, and breaking each other’s hearts. But, what if life gives you a second chance to chase what you’ve been longing for? Will you take bold risks and chase the prevalent desires of your heart? Or will you rather stay in the shadows-- wallowed in disillusionment, despair, and regrets? ------------- AUTHOR’S NOTE (BEFORE YOU START READING THE STORY): This is a work of a thirteen year old Claire. KINDLY APPROACH WITH CAUTION! THIS STORY IS UNDER MAJOR CONSTRUCTION. ((I am taking down the chapters. I know, I know. I will try to update it as often as possible)). To those who managed to read the story till the end, thank you so much (for understanding). (:

Everyone dies, someday and somehow. Sixteen year old Allie is dying of cancer. More than anything, she wants to be a normal teenager. But pretending is exhausting and the lies pile up. With a chance at first love and true friends, Allie must choose between maintaining the pretence or risking everything with the truth. Can Allie open her heart and embrace love? If you liked 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green or 'A Walk to Remember' by Nicholas Sparks, you'll love Awakening to Life.