Waltz of Embers: The Path of Truth

No one told her that moving to a new town would necessitate rearranging her entire life. Contrary to her expectations, relocating to the same city as her childhood best friend didn't bring them closer.

So, she found herself in a city where she knew no one except for her lovely aunt and estranged friend, certainly not expecting the curveballs life would throw her way.

In pursuit of her dream to become a songwriter, experience all that life has to offer, and explore her own persona, she discovers that the city she once idealized has its own set of challenges. Her dream life is not what she expected, especially when the only friend she thought she had welcomes her by ignoring her very existence, more focused on the image he portrays to his peers than the nurturing the bond they share.

Amidst new acquaintances and unforeseen hardships, Annabeth Ward must navigate unfamiliar territory, giving her all to stay afloat and flourish-enough to keep following her dreams, to live instead of merely surviving. Even if she's alone in an unfamiliar place. Even if there are times when all she wishes for is to give up. Even if the friend she feels so deeply for, more than what a friend should feel for another, will only ever be that-a friend, if at all, in all honesty.

Well, if life gives you lemons, what's a girl to do if not turn them into lemonade?

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