A Diamond in the Ashes
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MatureOngoing4h 15m
Last published Fri, Jun 28, 2024
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 harassment
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