When Stars Go Dark
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MatureOngoing2h 36m
Last published Fri, Apr 10, 2026
*EDITED VERSION*
Natalie never planned on changing-or falling in love-ever again. But when she meets Ashley, everything begins to shift.
At the start of a new year, Natalie arrives as the mysterious new girl at school, hoping to keep her head down and leave her past behind. As she slowly begins making friends and exploring new activities, she crosses paths with Ashley-the school's infamous bad girl. Confident, mischievous, and completely unbothered by rules, Ashley is known for her sharp teasing, intimidating smirks, and the kind of presence that makes everyone keep their distance.
From the moment they meet, tension sparks between them. What starts as rude remarks and playful taunts slowly grows into something deeper-something neither of them expected. As their complicated bond forms, both girls are forced to confront the shadows of their pasts while new dangers begin to emerge around them.
But, secrets don't stay buried for long, and in a place where trust is fragile and pasts refuse to stay in the past, Natalie and Ashley are forced to face a truth neither of them wanted.
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