Her dream was to be a painter. Known she wanted to be, to see people smile because of her work, to convince herself she wasn't worthless. She wanted to fulfil her dream of being finally content. That is why you would always see her burying her nose in a sketchbook. Determination was what she had, but will she give that all up for a special someone?
He said that she wasn't worthless, that he understood her. He told her that she was beautiful, and it was okay to trust again. She believed him and that was the start of something new. All was well, until it wasn't.
Her paintings were left to collect dust, her friends abandoned, and her family forgotten. Everything was about him, him, and him! They tried to reach out once more, but their words fell on deaf ears. After all, Elliot Haynen was the centre of her universe.
Gaze at the artwork of Maisie's adventures, and marvel at the hues of life! Admire the story behind it, and watch as Maisie paints a new picture of her journey! Will she have a magnificent scene before her eyes or will she drop the brush and give up?
After all, a mind of a painter is a frustrating and confusing thing. Especially for a painter with a dream.
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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