"Half a lifetime ago, I lost my sole guardian. Half a lifetime later, I found myself."
Imogen had never truly come to terms with her mother's death; it always felt like the trauma would stick forever, holding control of her waking moments and her thoughts, striking when she least wanted it to. Transferring to Rocher Academy would be a better fit for her, perhaps, to immerse herself with students of the same academic caliber as her.
And maybe, more than that.
A chance to find herself again, experience the things she had always held herself back from, and perhaps, find new, unconventional love...
(L)GBTQ (gxg) story, a lil disclaimer of trauma, bloody imagery, scenes that are uncomfortable to some readers. If you're okay with that then I hope you enjoy! <333
- Revelore
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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