Leah is a 15 year old girl who lives in a boarding school in London, England. She used to be popular, do great in school, and get along with all her teachers. However, all of that vanishes when her Physics teacher, Mr Keller, takes advantage of her and ruins her life. She is hated by everyone. Especially her form tutor, Zach Hanslow; the man she's in love with.
When Dom Alexander, an English teacher, joins the school, things begin to change for Leah. Dom doesn't care what Leah has supposedly done, and they begin to get closer. Dom also rekindles the bond between Leah and Zach. It seems things are looking up for Leah, until she unwillingly makes Dom fall in love with her.
This is a story of hurt, heartbreak, lies, deceit, secrets, and love.
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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