"Love is a fool, a real fool."
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Ace has always tried to avoid people. She'd always sit alone or do something quietly, always finding a nice corner or seat to do so. But after being sent to high school, she swore she'd stay quiet. But that absolutely failed and now, she'd have to face the hell of talking. Would Ace's anxiety kick in as always? Could she change her shy attitude? Could she finally talk to the only boy she likes?
This story is about love, friendship, jealousy, envy, hate, high school, and how hard life could get.
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"Sometimes life sucks," she chuckled "but hey, face it, deal with it."
Ella is falling apart trying to live a "perfect" high school life. Then she meets Ren, who can see past her scars. Suddenly perfection isn't her only option.
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Ella Volkov is a gifted music student, but she's depressed and starting to crack under the pressure of high school. Her overbearing father won't even let her choose what instrument she plays. Then she finds herself alone at a party with Ren, her best friend's crush. She'd always thought he was rude, but after that night he's all Ella can think about. Now she's trapped. If Ella dates Ren, it will ruin her friendship with Jenny. But if she stays true to Jenny, she's losing the one person who can see past her scars. It's up to Ella to decide if she will forge her own path, or stay in the "perfect" box designed for her...
Content and/or Trigger Warning: depression, anxiety, self-harm, violence, sexual assault.
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