Hali Marin, a humble dreamer with eyes set on a distant horizon, swims with determination at a renowned University divided into realms of intellect and athletic prowess-the Academy, a sanctuary of the gifted, and the Sports campus, the cradle of champions. In her quest to soar above the waters, she carries a promise from her past, a whisper from Alice that lingers in her heart.
As Hali ascends to Senior High, she vows to track down Alice's brother, a mission bound by an oath. Yet, her pursuit is disrupted by the notorious Captain of the University's pistol shooting team. A chance encounter with this sharpshooter thrusts her into a series of misadventures, turning her serene existence into a tempest of chaos and change.
Love finds her amidst the roaring waves, as the merging of the two campuses draws her closer to Alice's brother. But with each step, she faces barriers that threaten her dreams. Amidst the change, revelations and confessions shatter her world.
In her relentless chase of the waves, she remains blind to a sweeter tide flowing beside her-a wave of love. As she confronts the possibility of losing this chance forever, she wonders if the wave will ever return or if it has slipped beyond her grasp.
When the waves of challenges converges upon her, will she navigate them as gracefully as she rides the waves with her surfboard? or will she lose her balance and fall at last in the ocean's deepest embrace?
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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