Book one of the Woodland academy
𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐀 𝐌𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐀 grapples with feeling unwanted and overwhelmed by her parents' disappointment. Seeking refuge in books, she immerses herself in stories where everything is perfect, finding solace and an outlet for her emotions through writing on Wattpad.
Since the age of fourteen, Aria has battled suicidal thoughts. Over the past three years, her diary has become a sanctuary where she pours out not just farewell letters but also her deepest emotions and inner turmoil, using writing as a way to ease her pain.
𝐊𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐍 𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐊 is seen as a troublemaker by his family, facing their harsh judgments and assumptions. Despite his outgoing and messy nature, he feels invisible, craving attention and recognition. Though he tries to express himself through his actions, Kaden's inner struggles go unnoticed by those around him.l
Kaden bears the weight of his family's issues, often feeling overshadowed by the attention given to his younger brother. Seeking refuge in his love for drawing, he uses art as a way to express and release his bottled-up emotions when life becomes overwhelming.
A mishap unfolds when Aria forgets her diary in Kaden's car. Now privy to her innermost thoughts, Kaden is determined to change Aria's decision to leave.
As they spend more time together, new emotions emerge, hearts break, and relationships heal.
Will Aria's time with Kaden and the support of her friends be sufficient to make her reconsider leaving, realizing that life holds more for her? Or will she remain resolute in her decision to seek relief from her pain by leaving?
When her ex-friend-turned-boyfriend reappears in her life, Anna must put her hurt and resentment aside to help him survive his withdrawal before he relapses, or worse, dies in the process.
Two years ago, Anna's boyfriend disappeared, leaving Anna hurt and abandoned in a new city to rebuild her life. Until he appears at her doorstep, begging for something to eat and a place to sleep. Bitter and determined not to let him hurt her again, Anna agrees. As she witnesses the slow deterioration of his physical and mental health, however, and with flashes of their past together haunting every waking moment, her resolves begin to weaken. Can Anna save Kyle from his self-destructive behaviors or will she lose him once again? This time, forever.
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Warning: The story contains mature language, mentions of suicide, self-harm, mental health issues, child abuse, and substance abuse.
Cover designed by Holly Thurston