I envy the water, because its everything I'm not, what I should be.
The water should be me, I will become one with the water, I will be free.
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'' You are welcome to the funeral of Miss Lenore Denver, please be seated...''
I always imagined my funeral a rainy day, but its so sunny, like the heavens are happy she's with them.
''Honey, its your turn to speak, I love you okay?'' My mom tries to talk to me, we're all hurting in different ways.
I nod and walk up to the podium and cleared my throat.
''She was my best friend...''
A lot has happened, too many secrets, fragile friendships and relationships. Broken hearts, the whole Brigdelake Town was shook by the events that happened the week before.
Some more than others.
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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