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A Diamond in the Ashes

Reads 79
Votes 4
Parts 21
Time 4h 15m

Reads 79
Votes 4
Parts 21
Time 4h 15m

Mature

beauty privilege trauma

Ruby started to lose her confidence since she got a burn injury in a freshmen party. However, her longing dream to be a performer came to the surface again when there was an audition for an idol survival show called Starpick. There, she found new friends who lighted up her hope, and some challenges for being the "least beautiful", which shrunk her faith. 

A story of the reality of harsh beauty standard, while also exploring past trauma responses at the same time. 

CW/TW 
Burn accident, bullying, sexual harassmentAll Rights Reserved

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Where There is Desire

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