Lighthouse
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Being socially awkward can be... well... awkward. Having trust issues makes it even worse. Sometimes you have to just live with it and suffer through hard times.
Welcome to Riley's life. She lives in the shadows of others as what she calls a "background character." One bad interaction with the most wanted boy in school shockingly makes her one of the most popular girls in school. With the help of her two best friends, she might be able to hide until all this all blows over if he'll leave her alone.
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