It’s been years since Riley and Mason last spoke. Growing up as childhood friends, an unlucky incident drove them apart that prevented them from speaking or interacting with one another again. They lived in District 7; Lumber. Living in there wasn't so terrible. They were strong people, like most lumberjacks would be. However, they were never fortunate enough as to come home with a good amount of winners from the annual Hunger Games the Capitol executed so eagerly; it was a death match among twenty-four children that was televised live in punishment for an uprising against the capitol city many years ago. Riley Connor's one true fear had come true. She was picked as tribute for this year's Hunger Games, and she saw no chance of returning alive. But when her ex-best friend, Mason Carsony, the one she used to be madly in love with was chosen for the games, she made it her goal to make sure she would do whatever she could to keep him alive. Riley's current best friend, Xander, knowing her intentions, can't fathom the fact she will do everything in her power to save Mason's life, and Xander couldn't be any more furious. Will she make it back home? Will Xander ever see her again? Or will Riley spend her last days with Mason in the arena? Join Riley, Mason, and Xander on a journey that will show you the value of friendship and the true meaning of love.
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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