Victoria and Margret were identical twins. They were twins full of life, beauty, and prosperity, until a tragic turn shattered the bond held by each other's hands. One twin lived, one twin died. Secrets were revealed that should not have existed, and hidden lies were betrayed by those she loved.
Victoria was dead.
Margret was alive.
The night of their 17th birthday, an unexpected visit turned their night around and left Mar Kanny awakening in a field of ashes, alone. She became lost, confused, and worst of all, she felt incomplete. In hopes of finding who robbed her of her family, Mar found her path colliding with the mysterious Kai Matthews, who held secrets she never thought could be true. The more time she spent with Kai, the more doorways unlocked before her, including her heart.
Is it possible that Kai can fill Mar's heart of its emptiness? Or is it much of what Mar has lost irreplaceable?
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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