In their final year of senior high school, four friends-Charlie, Evette, Grace, and Iris-are determined to make the most of their school year. Between creating chaos, keeping up with the latest gossip, juggling academics, and tackling the daunting subject of research, they're certainly busy. They expect it to be just another ordinary, hectic year.
However, their world is turned upside down when strangers suddenly barge into their lives, determined to shatter their peaceful and predictable routines.
Follow their friendship as they struggle (and often fail) to resist the allure of their new acquaintances, overcome misunderstandings, and navigate the challenges of approaching adulthood.
Written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog and English.
The cover photo is not mine, but it has been edited by me.
Credits to the original owner.
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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