Aubrey has known nothing other than both physical and emotional abuse from her alcoholic father her whole life, leaving her with no knowledge of loving or being loved. Of course, she keeps this a secret from her tight group of friends and the rest of the school that adores her. Until, out of nowhere, Jared, a complete stranger, steps into Aubrey's life with a splash. Coming from a twisted past himself, Jared may be the only one who can keep Aubrey from falling into the black hole of depression that continuously threatens to take over. Can Jared change the perspective of everything she's ever known, or will her life continue a downward spiral that will leave her feeling like there's no way out? You'll have to read and find out.