Alexander and Demi were rivals from a young age. Both excelling in academics, coordinated arts, extracurriculars, and were both even popular. The one thing both of them were absolutely passionate about was ping pong. Both competed in tournaments, both would both up the ranks, until the day they finally had the chance to fight against each other. But would this match end in just ping pong? Or will secrets be revealed, tears be shed, and drama ensue?
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Inspired by real events! :)
Also hello I AM Alexander (the one in the story, yes)
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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