Maleah Lavelle has a secret. She's changed her name since the day she turned sixteen, and for once, the adults in her life are by her side. Between her modified tests and dramatic emotions gone excused, River Valdez is determined to question what makes her tick. In this case--what makes Lavelle twitch. What makes her stand in the shadows and become one with oblivion. ... Extended synopsis inside. This story is rated mature, but not for sexual themes. Trigger warnings in description. Republished.