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In a world where silence can be louder than words, fourteen-year-old Azaria "Sora" Duskbane walks through life hidden behind wigs, makeup, and a name she isn't sure belongs to her. Haunted by the ghosts of bullying, self-doubt, and loneliness, Sora keeps her heart behind locked doors-until two new students arrive like a breath of frost and fire: Lani, the bold and brilliant girl who refuses to let Sora disappear, and Kieran, her quiet twin, who understands the weight of invisible pain.
Told in shifting points of view, this deeply emotional coming-of-age story follows the fragile beauty of found family, the weight of mental health struggles, and the silent battles fought behind forced smiles. As the trio navigate the harsh realities of high school, scars of the past, and the ache of identity, their bond becomes both a sanctuary and a spark for healing.
But healing is not linear-and kindness hurts when you don't feel you deserve it.
"The Quiet Between Us" is a tender, soul-stirring exploration of what it means to be seen, to be loved, and to choose to keep going-even when the light inside feels dim.