Completed Chapters: 10/10 Focus: Adam Parrish & Zachariah "Riah" Carnelian Some background relationships Story: Adam Parrish is a trailer park boy pretending to belong at a fancy preparatory school as he spends every free moment working to get into his dream college, Princeton University. But a lot is holding him back, from his finances to his father to his pride. Can he overcome his limitations and make his dreams come true, or is he just wishing on stars? Zachariah Carnelian is a part-time football player and full-time secret writer. Living a lie and fighting back against a family that judges his every move, can he find a way to reconcile the future his parents want for him with the desire to live his own life? Adam is disillusioned and practical while Riah is a romantic with his head in the clouds. Will they ever make the changes they need to, or is this just who they are? Also Known As: A modern Cinderella story, because I love fairytales and I have no self control. Alternating POV Notes: Metanoia (noun): The journey of changing one's mind, heart, self, or way of life. Warnings: Child abuse, abusive parent, character death, implied/referenced PTSD, cheating in a relationship, mild racism, mild homophobia, some violence, mentions of blood, bullying Total Word Count: 37,116 Started: February 14, 2020 Completed: May 30, 2020
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