In the halls of Archon Academy, where secrets whisper and hearts yearn, Catherine Rose finds herself at the center of a mysterious romance. Every day, she receives handwritten notes from a secret admirer, each message filled with praise and affection. But there's a catch - the notes are unsigned, leaving her to wonder about the identity of her silent admirer.
As Catherine navigates the complexities of high school life, she finds herself drawn deeper into the intrigue of these compliments & confessions. With each passing day, she becomes more captivated by the heartfelt words penned by...who knows who, while finding excitement in the anonymous connection they share.
But as her feelings deepen and her curiosity grows, Catherine can't shake the nagging doubt that lies beneath the surface. Who is behind the words that stir her heart? Is it the charming boy who sits next to her in class, or perhaps her childhood best friend, Zade? Or maybe someone else...who knows?
As secrets are revealed and emotions run high, Catherine embarks on a journey of self-discovery and romance, where each whispered confession and hidden longing brings her closer to unraveling the truth "Behind the Words."
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~Cover background from Pinterest, though the editing is done by me.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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