Ataraxia
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Last published Tue, Dec 1, 2020
Ataraxia : noun. a state of freedom from emotional disturbance and anxiety; tranquillity.
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Iris Ellie Arden , a senior in high school battling anxiety and depression. A girl everyone sees but doesn't talk to . She lives her own life , trying to survive each day on her own .
Ezikel Elijah Cohen . An orphan , cold hearted , emotionless boy . He didn't know a single thing about love , bonds and happiness. He does things he doesn't want to just to earn money and live on his own .
What happens when these not so different people cross paths ? Will they realise how similar their lives are ? Will they be able to survive together ?
" You my dear Iris , remind me of the mermaid drifting blissfully in the languid emerald sea , so peaceful and so serene ".
Warning :
Will contain reference to cutting , drug overdose and anger issues.
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