Nailah's life is shattered when she witnesses her abusive father, Malik, being shot by her mother in an act of self-defense. As they flee, Nailah grapples with trauma, complicated relationships, and growing feelings for Qui, a gang member. As the story progresses, twists reveal a deeper struggle, culminating in a mind-bending plot twist where Nailah realizes everything was a dream-a manifestation of her mind's attempt to cope with the trauma of her past. The story explores themes of survival, love, and resilience. 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙜𝙤 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙄'𝙢 𝙞𝙣 𝙢𝙮 𝙗𝙚𝙙 𝙄 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙤𝙛 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙢𝙮 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙 -𝑻.𝑰 𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏

Being bullied isn't fun and it never will be...

Enemies to lovers but the enemies doesn't last long.

6 different teenagers walk into their Junior year like they have every other year. 6 different teenagers, almost all in different social groups, all have different stories. Aaron's parents divorced and then he moves schools, separated from his twin brother Mark. Kira's mother is going through cancer, causing her great anxiety. Rylee is bullied every day by the same group of boys for being a band nerd and used to suffer from anorexia. Mark's parents divorced and lost his brother and father, leaving him alone with his Mom. Henry pretends like he has it all, while he struggles with academics. Emme wishes for a normal family, but only has her abusive father. As Junior year progresses, the 6 teens paths cross in ways they would never think. Friendships are made, renewed, and destroyed. *This story may cover some sensitive topics*

Second book to The Mask *Book still has abuse*

Hate sin, not the sinner Remember, some people might have a bitter reason behind for doing it.

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𝐢'𝐝 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐢'𝐦 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧' 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐱𝐛