Taylor Dreams, an 18-year-old scholar enrolled at the esteemed Oxford University. Taylor's world is shattered when she receives the devastating news of her beloved brother, Sam Dreams, having taken his own life. Overwhelmed by grief and consumed by remorse, Taylor is plagued by the haunting realization that she failed to be the sister she aspired to be. The weight of this regret bears heavily upon her, leaving her feeling utterly broken. However, amidst the darkness, a glimmer of hope emerges as Taylor stumbles upon a mysterious note addressed to her, penned by none other than Sam himself. The enigmatic message, bearing the words "Wish It Could Be Me," propels Taylor on an arduous quest to unravel the enigma behind her brother's tragic demise.
In "Wish It Could Be Me," readers are invited to accompany Taylor on her transformative journey, as she navigates the labyrinthine corridors of her own heart and embarks on a quest for truth. Along the way, she encounters a diverse cast of characters, each offering a unique perspective on life, love, and the fragility of the human spirit.
Her brows furrowed. "You look like you have something specific you wanna ask me."
The tips of Liam's ears turned red at Emma's very accurate observation. "I, uh... I usually just bullshit my way through projects, so I have no idea what the hell I'm doing."
The corners of Emma's lips formed a small smile.
Liam arched his brow. "What are you smiling at?"
Her smile widened. "Nothing."
Ever since Emma started going to Silver Creek High, she's been bullied over her discolored eyes. It all started when a boy brought attention to her in biology class one day, laughing at her and calling her a "freak" while the rest of the class laughed along with him. She never looked at him or saw his face; she just ran out of the room crying. She was now an outcast labeled as a freak and she wanted nothing more than to just disappear. She felt she had no purpose in life.
Until her sophomore year when she fell in love with Liam, the guy every girl wanted; the guy every dude wanted to be. He had stolen her heart and she now wanted nothing more than to be with him. Unfortunately, Liam seemed to want nothing to do with Emma. He seemed to be straight up avoiding her.
They never interacted for 3 whole years. That is, until now in their senior year, when they get paired up for a school project. The two must put their differences aside and try to work as a team. But as they spend more time together, feelings grow deeper, and secrets start to rise to the surface.
Warning: Contains mature language, sex, and topics of bullying, sexual assault/harassment, self-harm, and suicide