The Dreams We Keep - EDITING
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  • Parts 6
  • Time 2h 20m
Ongoing, First published Jan 14, 2021
Mature
When a unexpected tragedy consumes Ellie's life at the end of her senior year of high school, she is left to pick up the pieces and abandon all hope of her once highly anticipated life as a college student. 
9 months after, Ellie's cello instructor, Miss Eve, coaxes her to audition for a spot at Berklee College of Music in Boston. During Ellie's audition weekend, she is introduced to the distinguished Chamberlin family, which includes their son Theo, whose dark, brooding and enigmatic personality captivates her attention and leaves her wanting more. 
Ellie finds herself caught up in the glamour of Boston, a passionate hot and cold relationship with Theo, and finally feels like a part of her old self is making a return. 
Just as Ellie's life seems to be going in the right direction, unforeseeable events knock her off balance and have her questioning who she can trust and who is really on her side? 

Ellie's strong-willed, sassy personality will have you rooting for her as she not-so-gracefully tumbles through her story of self-discovery and love. 

* Trigger Warning * This story has mature content suitable for ages 16+ and instances of abuse and violence that may trigger some readers.
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