That laugh . The kind of laugh that warms your heart ,, the smile that makes every nerve in your body tingle ,, the voice that makes the butterflies in your belly double then triple . The kind of personality that brings out the best in you even on bad days . The heart made of gold that's just too good for this world . These wonderful qualities belonged to a boy named Lucas Palmer . He'd make my days ,, he'd make my nights . There wasn't a time I needed him and he wasn't there. Even though he isn't with me in person in the same state as me ,, playing video games with him and just talking about everything in the world through our PS4 microphones is the best bond I could ever have with Lucas . And even though our bond is strong ,, some words just cannot be said for our ears to listen ,, but for our eyes to read and our heart to enjoy . These are my letters to you ,, Lucas . Every word is coming directly from my heart and to you Lucas . Presented by me ,, Elizabeth (Lizzy) Stones .
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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