Everyone has a story to tell. A sad, funny, or a drastic one. That leaves me in this pool of, in this pool, or would I rather say, an ocean of numerous emotions. An ocean filled with love, hatred, vengeance, betrayal, friendship, jealousy, and most importantly, heartbreak. It all started from stealing glances to winks and being fools. From friendship to betrayal, family to strangers. What went wrong in our world? Where did the crumbling come from? Starting the story from the beginning might bore you, but hitting the nail on the head would definitely leave you in confusion. I don't even know the actual beginning. Many of us weren't aware when our story began, others chose to ignore it, and yes, some people thought they could abandon it and start over again. I consider them the selfish ones, but who am I to call another selfish? Nobody is to be blamed for another person's mistake. In one way or the other, we've played major roles in others' lives. Now, where do I begin? Where do I start? I'm drained, confused, wise. I will still tell you my story regardless. Now, the story begins.
writing by Bosede Kuti and Simple World
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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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