Cigarettes, lilac skies and poetry at 3am: sixteen-year-old Pietro ''Pit'' Rossi knows the adrenaline of feeling empty and infinite at the same time. With the reputation of a goofy idiot who doesn't care about anything at all, getting held back at school doesn't seem like a problem. But it is. Because Pit cares about everything, and he always cares too much. [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]

Anyone here learning Mandarin, or trying to learn a language by themselves? Let me tell you- it's a wonderful journey, if you're as passionate as I am. Dive deep into fun lessons, embarrassing mistakes, my resources and recommendations, and the exciting (I'm being ironic) life of an introvert that doesn't mingle too much with society. If you're already an advanced learner or fluent in Putonghua (Mandarin), then you could give feedback and tips for me and other readers to pick up on their journeys (It would be quite helpful and really appreciated!) If you're still on the rocky road like me or are just starting out, then let's metaphorically hold hands and go through this together!

Luna falls for Chloe at first sight . . . literally, off a ladder. And it's the beginning of a beautiful friendship, after Luna gets past the fact that Chloe doesn't seem to be single. They soon discover all the things they have in common, their time spent together a much-needed solace to both girls, and the feelings they develop for each other are undeniable. It quickly becomes evident however that all is not as it seems; Chloe is in fact trapped in her farce of a relationship, and Luna vows to help her new friend escape the toxic situation and find her way back to herself.