Theodore Wilson, Lucas Gray, and Ava Amos, have been best buddies since childhood. The moment they met at the age of 7, they were stuck together like glue. However, at age 12, the three kids moved to three states due to their parents' decisions, changing each person's life trajectory. One went to Massachusetts, one went to California, and the other moved to Florida. Personalities changed, distance made them distant. In fact, 2 years into college go by. This means, EIGHT years of growth, but no communication. Theo, Luke, and Ava expanded their friendships. Perhaps due to different career paths, did not encounter one another in the largely populated institution.
However, one summer beach night in mid july, initiating the beginning of a new chapter.
Welcome to, a mid-july night's dream
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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