Imperfect
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Danielle Evins struggles with severe depression and with depression comes anxiety. She lives her life in darkness, fear, and constant pain. Danielle goes to sleep, not wanting to face the world once again. Every day is a new day for everyone else, but for Danielle a new day for her is a new battle. One day, Danielle decides to go for a walk far from her home until she stumbles upon thousands of people crowded around a building. Danielle is clueless as of why the people are there, but there is where she meets Luke Hemmings. The boy who somehow made her feel something other than numbness. The boy who gave her a sense of happiness and joy when no one else could. Will Luke uncover her hidden secrets? Will Luke show Danielle how to live again? Could Danielle do the same for Luke? That's for you to find out. (This novel contains mental illnesses, self-harm, and possible suicide). - Written in 2014
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