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Tell_Tale_Heart
Ongoing, First published Oct 19, 2019
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Gilded /ˈɡildəd/ - covered thinly with gold leaf or gold paint

"Funny how something can look so beautiful from the outside, but be completely dark and broken within." 

Easy. Perfect. Happy. 
These three words described Gia Sherri's life perfectly for 18 years. But tragedy is bound to strike whenever someone is the happiest. To escape the pain and guilt haunting her, she decides to move and attend Gilded Hills Academy. A high-class college open only to the elite and wealthy. Knowing she doesn't belong, she decides to blend into the crowd and survive without any trouble. That is, until trouble finds her, in the form of Ace Chills. 

Opulent. Luxurious. Privileged 
These three words describe Ace Chills's life perfectly. Being the sole heir of Chills Inc., Ace has everything: fast cars, loyal friends, and everything else he desires. Everything but love. Everything but Gia.

She has vowed to change herself. He wants nothing but to see her true self. 

"I don't want to break your walls. The last thing I would want to do is break any part of you. I want to change those walls into bridges so you can let me in."
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