It isn't easy being a student in New York, despite what everyone says about its inclusivity. Time goes too fast, friends come and go quicker than the subway, love runs away from you and hidden secrets are too easily revealed.
Mya wants to make a difference. A big one. But she doesn't have much time and she hates it. And when Ali turns up, things get a whole lot more complicated...
Archie doesn't want things to change. She knows time is limited but she's not sure how to make the best of things. Especially when her best friend wants to take more risks than her...
Rhys feels like he's an after-thought. He can't help it. And he's not sure whether he's ready to let go of the thing that's made him the happiest he's been in a long time...
Ali isn't sure where she belongs, but she seems to find a home in Mya's smile. But when she uncovers one of Mya's deepest secrets, she realises she may have been lying to herself for a very long time...
A Year to Live a Lifetime is written from the perspectives of Mya, Archie, Rhys and Ali. Sorry for bad grammar, swearing and if it doesn't make sense; I'm still writing this and I'm publishing it to see if it's any good. I don't know how often I will be able to upload because I started writing during my Easter break and once school starts again, I don't know how much I'll be able to write. Also, I'm British, so if I say anything that's not American, please just tell me.
Please enjoy!
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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