"and then she was gone, without a trace."
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Blair Gerth is the sidekick. She is always second, in someone else's shadow. when she finally breaks out of her shell to try and make a name for herself, someone makes sure she knew she would regret it.
Shelia Lanes is the ultimate "it" girl. She knows her best friend, Blair, is in danger, but she stands, watching.
Alex Hastings meets Blair Gerth, but this time, she's not Blair Gerth, but she is someone else. Will he still love her when he finds out who she really is?
The bad boy good girl story, with a twist.
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this is a story about courage, friendship, and self-identity.
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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