Planet 51B8--A world that along with Earth inhabits humans. (I didn't want to use earth because of the layout)
After a world war between the countries Kilead, Precipire, and Illmoor, the human population seemed to decrease from the casualties. Terminus, a country in isolationism for most of the war opened up for survivors. The population then spiked. Along with the poor government and the now poverty issue, people got desperate. A leader by the name of Kiernan Santos stepped up, assuring the others he would fix everything. He proclaimed his leadership role as, "The Eye," to oversee everything. He then created the Saints to keep watch over the people. The Watchers deal with the population accordingly and what is correct for society. The Jewels act like assistants to the Eye keeping watch over their people in the other places.
Now in the present day, the leader of the Eye now Lyle Tan continues to lead what Kiernan wanted to pursue if he didn't die. Adriel starts thinking the whole system is stupid and he tries to stay low after his rejection of becoming a watcher from a past rival of his beating him. But when they're faced together again years later, how will the two react when they learn they have more in common with each other? Will Adriel find out the secrets before the Saints and the Watchers catch on and eliminate him?
WARNING: This story includes graphic violence/violence, strong languages, suicide, ED, self harm, and other sensitive topic. Know if you're going through any of these things listed then you're not alone and they're others who'll listen. (Like me :3)
Ella is falling apart trying to live a "perfect" high school life. Then she meets Ren, who can see past her scars. Suddenly perfection isn't her only option.
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Ella Volkov is a gifted music student, but she's depressed and starting to crack under the pressure of high school. Her overbearing father won't even let her choose what instrument she plays. Then she finds herself alone at a party with Ren, her best friend's crush. She'd always thought he was rude, but after that night he's all Ella can think about. Now she's trapped. If Ella dates Ren, it will ruin her friendship with Jenny. But if she stays true to Jenny, she's losing the one person who can see past her scars. It's up to Ella to decide if she will forge her own path, or stay in the "perfect" box designed for her...
Content and/or Trigger Warning: depression, anxiety, self-harm, violence, sexual assault.
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