Bullied at school and abused at home, Sang Sorenson is rarely away from the pain inflicted onto her by others. Called horrible names and given black and blue bruises all over her body she doesn't think too highly of herself and is holding on by a thread. Lets see what happens when you put together a need to run away, a rainstorm, and a dog named Max. There will be self harm and abuse so please proceed with caution if it has a chance of triggering you. **THIS IS A HORRIBLE AND INACCURATE DISCRIPTION OF SCHIZOPHRENIA** This was before I did real research for my stories and this would be taken down if my friend had not asked me not to.

Since she was eight years old, Sang has been living with an abusive family that's hated her. When they move to South Carolina, she finally gets the courage to run away - but at what cost? Note: All primary characters portrayed are those of CL Stone, author of The Academy series. I'm receiving no financial gains from this, nor will any be sought. Some scene settings/dialogue can be found in her first novel, but the primary arc of the story is my own. Photo credit: "Dark Clouds Approaching" by Benson Kua/Flickr

Sang is 18 and on the night of her high school graduation she decides to leave home for good. Abused by her mother for years she is determined to make a life for herself away from her family. On the night of her departure she crosses paths with a member of the Blackbourne team. So what happens when Sang meets Sean first? Disclaimer: I do not own the Academy or any of its characters. They all belong to C.L. Stone. This story is for entertainment purposes only and no profit is made.

Sang Sorensen has not had an easy life. In her almost sixteen years on this earth, she has spent more days than not locked away in the dark. Her nightmare of a family doesn't want her, but can't risk letting her go. So they keep her, and their secrets, locked up... Luke Taylor has a bad habit of sticking his nose in places it doesn't belong. Couple this with an insatiable curiosity and it's a recipe for disaster. What happens when he decides to take a closer peek at his friend's new neighbors? ***This is fan fiction based on C.L. Stone's Ghost Bird series***