As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams? ***** Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

"A few shared dances...and kisses" Liana Summers' one purpose in life: dance. Trystan Shaul's new purpose in life: Liana. Liana is the newest addition to Oceanside High: where betrayal is common and secrets are unveiled. Although she has a hard time befriending others, Liana still has one thing to live for: dance. Trystan is a fake. His facade is just a mask that covers a shattered heart. As the captain of the swim team, Trystan is well known around the school. What people don't know is his love for dance and writing. However, he feels that one girl may be his savior: Liana. When these two paths cross through dance, everything shifts. Although it appears that their lives are finally improving, secrets are kept. You never know how close a person is to you until everything is out on the table. Will Liana and Trystan dance to the beat of their hearts, or will their pasts get in the way? Oh, and before I forget.... Who's the girl from the masquerade ball? Is she really the one wearing the mask, or are their more than a few hidden identities floating around Oceanside High? Well, reader, good luck connecting all of the dots. I can assure you, this web of lies and plies is much messier than it may appear. -----WARNING: Mature language. Mention of suicide and abuse. -----