Fault Beneath the Stars (Stray #1)
24 Kapitel Laufend ErwachseneninhaltSTRAY BOYS SERIES #1 (MASC X FEM)
Stars that no longer shine . . . they don't just fade. They explode. Loud, aching, and unseen by many.
And yet, somewhere along the way, we meet people - rare ones - who become that unexpected light in the middle of our quiet collapse.
They don't just brighten the sky . . .
They remind us we're still made of fire, even when we feel like ashes.
And what's beautiful - what's quietly powerful - is when you realize that the person who brings you light is also someone who's barely holding onto their own.
Someone who's hurting too.
Someone whose stars are also flickering . . . but still, they give.
Still, they shine for others.
My lifelong goal has always been to surpass Paul Tavin Valdez in academics. I'm driven by this burning desire to outshine him, convinced that he effortlessly steals everything that should rightfully be mine.
Because of this obsession, I've never managed to claim the top spot, the gold medal, or the highest honors that would earn me recognition from my family and the admiration of everyone around me.
No matter how hard I push myself - whether I skip meals to study or strive for perfect exam scores - there's always a gap, always a flaw, always second place.
Paul, on the other hand, seems to effortlessly excel in exams, always securing top grades and effortlessly winning everyone's affection. I feel like I'm constantly living in his shadow.
But what I fail to realize in my relentless pursuit to surpass Paul is the fault in my own frustration and envy. It's a fault that will eventually bring us closer together. A fault beneath our shining stars that will ignite something special between us.
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