In a world where individuals with extraordinary abilities are both feared and sought after, Emily finds herself burdened with a secret that she must conceal from the world. She possesses a unique set of powers that she has kept hidden from everyone, even her closest friends.
Fearing the consequences of her abilities being discovered, Emily's parents make the difficult decision to uproot their lives and move to Hawkins, Indiana, a town far away from their previous home. Here, they hope to secure a safe and normal life for their daughter, away from the prying eyes of those who would interfere with her destiny.
Unbeknownst to Emily, another teenager named Noah, who also possesses extraordinary powers, reluctantly moves to Hawkins. Like Emily, Noah has been grappling with his abilities and the expectations that come with them. Struggling to fit into his old town, Noah hopes that a fresh start will provide him with the chance to embrace his true nature.
Their lives intertwine when Emily accidentally bumps into Noah one fateful day. There is an instant connection between them, as if their powers recognized each other. Over time, they develop a deep bond, sharing their fears, secrets, and desires. As their friendship deepens, they soon discover that they can lean on each other, encouraging one another to embrace their abilities rather than suppressing them.
But love isn't their only obstacle. Hawkins, a seemingly ordinary town, is the breeding ground for supernatural forces. As Emily and Noah navigate their relationship, they find themselves entangled in an ongoing battle against sinister beings that view their powers as a threat. Together, they must confront not only their own personal doubts and struggles but also the dangerous creatures lurking in the shadows.
A ragtag gang of teens teams up with a neighboring girl gang when a major cartel moves into town, threatening their families, their turf, and the community they've worked so hard to protect.
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Cash West formed the Seven 20s - a gang of six overzealous teens with guns - to keep his tiny, crime-infested town in nowhere California safe. His methods are unorthodox and frankly illegal, but the town loves his Robin Hood heroics. However, the gang gets more than they bargained for when the Mendoza cartel rolls into town, determined to knock them off the map. As the threat hits closer to home, Cash has no choice but to team up with his ex-girlfriend Tiana's neighboring girl gang, the Hearts of Spades. Soon allies become enemies, families get trapped in the crossfire, and romance brews as Cash fights to unravel a massive conspiracy that puts everyone that matters to him at risk. When the stakes are life and death, will the gangs be able to overcome an enemy more powerful than any of them could have predicted?
Book One of The Seven Twenties Series
Content and Trigger Warning: contains violence, drug use, mentions of domestic abuse, and mature themes.