A Misguided Dream

Rachel Ushers looks like a doll. Which is weird because she never wore makeup. She had a perfectly sculpted, pale face with flowing blonde hair, and to complete the set: her eyes were icy blue. She was beautiful in everyone's opinion except her own.

With her world precariously balanced on her shoulders, what'll happen when she gets pushed to her limit?
She likes to think of herself as strong. She's always wanted to be strong inside and out, she tells herself that she is, but no matter how many times she says it, will it prove true? Or is it just another misguided dream?

Trust will be lost, love will be found, spirits will be lifted, but will it all be lost because of one slip? One ritual. One motto. One routine.

"Goodbye is forever," I said, just before turning away. "Remember that."