In the quaint town of Everwood, Taelar, a bibliophile with an enchanted touch, lived above her cozy bookstore, "Whimsical Pages." Each night, as the moon painted the sky, Taelar whispered to her cherished books. Unbeknownst to her, the characters within these worn pages came alive, weaving tales of magic and love. One evening, lost in a story, Taelar noticed her own name among the pages. Startled, she found herself in an adventure crafted just for her. With each chapter, Taelar and her books danced between reality and fiction, creating a literary enchantment that bound them together in pages and dreams.
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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