TRIGGER WARNING: Self Harm, Suicidal Thoughts, Attempted Suicide, Homophobia and other Mental Health issues!
Ricky Bowen is a depressed, anxious and suffering from bipolar disorder teen who has had to move schools because of his previous failed suicide attempt at his old school. He never believed in high school love. He knew he would never find a girl he likes. But when he moves, he meets EJ Caswell, the captain of the water polo team, senior class treasurer and what all the girls desire. Ricky hates jocks and people who think they are all that but when they get paired for a school project, Ricky starts questioning everything he's ever thought.
Started: August 31st, 2021
Finished: January 14th, 2022
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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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