Everything is good as far as Dante Osburn, The Sheriff of Rutledge and the rest of the citizens of Georgia knew, they live happy lives, laugh, play, drink, make new friends, go on daring adventures and live their lives to the full. Until one day something happens that will change their lives forever. A virus is spreading throughout the globe, destroying our society, no doctors, no military, no food or supplies, everything is changing, dying of the virus only brings you back as a flesh eating monster, something no one wants to become, but can only prevent in one way... Read More to find out what happens.
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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