In a small village, twenty miles north of Lagos, seven teenagers struggle with their changing identities. Through self-discovery, they shed traditional beliefs to step into their new skin.

Ashley Martin has been through more grief than a person experiences in their entire life and carries baggage that no kid should ever entail. Tyler Miller is the school's scandalous bad boy who acts on impulse, blinded rage and will single-handedly destroy anybody who stands in his way. Then all of a sudden, they're thrown together and despite their destructive past, they're forced to overcome their differences. It's time for Ashley to stop running away from his death glares, blank stares and that spine-chilling scowl that reminds her just how little he cares. Driven by a whirlwind of secrets, a class assignment and midnight walks into the past, things should start working out. But then fate kicks in; hard-hitting and soul-crushing. It's a fight-or-flight situation, a reincarnation of her past, a chance for him to right the wrongs he did by her. A second chance is like giving someone an extra bullet for their gun after they missed you the first time round. So here's Tyler's gun. Here's Ashley's heart. And here's to their second chance, however hopeless it may seem.

Wren Martin is socially awkward. She blocks off herself to the world, hiding behind her favorite hoodie. All she wants to do is keep a low profile, and graduate well enough to qualify for a college scholarship. But then a babysitting job leads her to cross paths with Asher Reed, Eastview Highʼs notorious athlete. When a field injury kickstarts his senior year, heʼs turning his free time and attention to Wren. And maybe she might not want to be invisible after all. ***** [Watty's Collector's Edition Winner] [TFA Runaway Prize Winner] [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Santoro

"When the world is in a constant war, you'd think it would be incredible to survive. But living is one of my many regrets." After waking up in a prison cell alone he realises something. He doesn't remember anything. Not his name, his friends or family. He tries to escape but he has to pass traps and tests to do so. He is the last one left and something has to change. ------------------------------------------------------ Thanks to @FeelinSoBabe for making the cover!

"Shit Rose. You had me scared back there you know." She shifted away from him, looking down to the sheets, "I'm sorry Jordan. I..." She trailed off as a singly salty tear rolled down her cheek. "Hey, hey." Jordan said, tilting her face with one hand so there eyes met and using the thumb of the other to wipe away tears. "Don't cry. Please don't cry or I'll start." He laughed but soon he felt the tears welling up too. There was just too many emotions. Stick with it it gets good part 9+. Sorry for long context intro. - creds to @pewniverse - co-authoring this • enjoy