Adler, a young poet whose words bleed with the weight of her tortured soul. Haunted by a past marred by loss and betrayal, she pours her anguish onto the page, crafting verses that resonate with pain, anger, and the haunting specter of grief. Her poetry is a cathartic release, a desperate attempt to make sense of a world that feels perpetually out of reach.
But everything changes when she encounters Olivia, a charismatic artist whose vibrant spirit and unyielding belief in love ignite a spark within her. She becomes her muse, a beacon of hope that challenges her to explore the depths of joy and vulnerability she has long buried beneath layers of sorrow. As their connection deepens, Adler finds herself writing not just of despair, but of the intoxicating beauty of love-a feeling she thought was forever beyond her grasp.
In "Olivia," the journey of a young poet unfolds-a tale of love that blooms amidst the ruins of despair, only to be threatened by the very shadows that gave it life. Will Adler find the strength to embrace love, or will her past consume her, leaving her to write once more of loss and longing? In a world where every word carries the weight of her soul, the ultimate question remains: can love truly heal the wounds of the heart, or is it destined to become just another verse in her tragic poetry?
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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