"The story goes on as my life continues." ~~~ Who am I? This is the question that 16-year-old me is continuously struggling to find an answer to. Throughout the years of my life, I have always been pressurized, no matter by peers, my parents, or even myself. Their thoughts and opinions shape me, and make me become who I am now. But, is this the real me? ~~~ What, or who, is the real me? I care a lot about what people think and it affects me on making my own decisions. To suit their demands, I adapt to the situation. Who I am now is not real. It's not fake either. It's a mask that I put on every day, hiding my true self from the world. And only to a few people, a few people who actually knows, and cares about me - only then, I reveal my true face. ~~~ I have no unusual tales to tell or special lessons to reveal. This is merely a palace for my mind to wander and a getaway for me to escape the reality world. After the breakup with my boyfriend, I try to clear my head and make the best out of the situation. However, I have absolutely no idea of how this is gonna end. Would I live happily ever after at peace? Or would I find myself in even deeper danger? ~~~ Join me on my journey together and let's explore the raging waters of my life, where the situation is yet unclear. One wrong step then I end up with an entirely different end, or another beginning. Fate determines many things, no matter how we struggle. ~~~ My fate is in your hands, dear readers. This is the story of my life. Help me make the right decisions. ~~~ I'm sure that the end will be great. ~ ~ ~ At least I hope so. ~~~ ©2015 Arianna Kalyn Sterling (@_starryari_) All rights reserved. No copying, reproducing or transmitting in any form or means, electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior permission of the author.

Two girls. One destiny. Amber Rivers has always been Arianna Sterling's confidante, friend, and other half. Sticking together at all costs, they navigate the uncharted waters of middle school as one. But as the saying goes, the calm comes before the storm, and it intends to mess with the best friends' lives. Meanwhile, young love is in the air--both the girls find it in the likes of Andy Ryder and Peter Taylor, two of the nicest and most handsome boys in their grade. And as if on cue, the storm rages on. The storm comes in the form of self appointed queen bee and teacher's pet, Kelly White. Suddenly, Andy starts shunting Arianna away, spending more time with Kelly at midnight parties. Peter rejects Amber's prom invitation and goes with Kelly instead. The Shroom Squad, broken and tattered, regroups for a little revenge spree. But will it be too late?