Angel Smith is just a normal girl living in a normal life except, her having a brother who's teaching at her school. Namely, Ben Smith or Mr. Smith. She got known because of her brother. And of course by her ever so popular best friend named, Candace Miller. Then, one day a girl spilled juice all over her shirt and became friends with her. Her name is Athena Taylor. Suddenly, Angel's 'boyfriend' threw a party at her house and that was the time it all changed. They broke up. With the help of Chris Miller, Candace's twin brother and Angel's best friend, Angel didn't have any problem about the party because Chris stopped it. Then suddenly, a guy named Luke Stoner became another 'love interest' to Angel. But, here's the thing... Her trusted friend, Athena also has feelings for Luke. And here's the other one, Chris told Angel he likes her and is trying to do anything for Angel to become his. Will Angel Smith choose Luke Stoner and her just-became friendship with Athena end? Or will she choose Chris, the guy who likes her, but who she doesn't actually likes back? Find out.
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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