Shadows and Secrets: The Academy Chronicles

The only thing Ocean craves is a fresh start and to be accepted as ordinary by her peers, because for her being different meant being cast out alone. Ocean yearns for normalcy amidst the shadows of her agoraphobic mother and absentee father. When her family moves to a new school district, Ocean infiltrates a group of boys nearly perfect in every way. Grateful for their positive influence she quickly bonds with the boys and hopes to find acceptance and learn the art of friendship. Only the boys have secrets of their own and they'll do anything to keep her safe from the knowledge of the mysterious Academy that they've sworn allegiance to. Bit by bit, Ocean discovers that her friends are far from the normalcy she expected. As loyalty is tested and truths emerge, Ocean must decide whether to remain in the dark or embrace the secrets that bind her newfound friendships. Meet Kian, Vincent, Cyrus, Ethan, Raphael, Leo and Cole in a story about differences and loyalty, truth and mystery, friendships and heart-throbbing intimacy.