In the quiet suburbs of Maplewood, a rather unlikely friendship blossomed between two very different dogs-Chase, the noble and alert German Shepherd, and Skye, the playful and mischievous Cockapoo. Chase, known for his steadfast loyalty and protective instincts, never imagined that his destiny would take a humorous twist.
Despite his proud and dignified nature, Chase found himself reluctantly becoming Skye's personal, unwitting fart cushion. Skye, with her curly fur and bright eyes, had a penchant for mischief and a surprising talent for passing gas at the most inopportune moments. And as fate would have it, Chase always seemed to be in the wrong place at the wrong time-lying peacefully on his favorite spot when Skye would prance over, settle atop his back, and let out a sly, playful puff.
Chase's stoic expression hid the mild annoyance, yet somehow, he never moved away. It was as if he understood that, despite the embarrassment, this was part of his duty-a humorous burden to bear for the sake of their bond. Skye, of course, remained blissfully unaware of the comedic torment she inflicted upon her loyal friend, often giving Chase an affectionate lick as if to say, "You're the best, Chase."
Though an unlikely pair, their relationship captured the essence of friendship in its purest form-one filled with laughter, tolerance, and an unspoken promise to always be there for each other, no matter how stinky the situation.
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It's the last year of high school, and everything has changed . . .
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After a summer spent in the Philippines, Lara Dela Cruz is eager to start her senior year and, most importantly, reunite with her three besties. But what she did not expect was to show up on the first day of school to all three of her friends now in relationships. Fighting for their attention, catching some new and confusing feelings for long-time frenemy James, and wading through the pressures of post-high-school plans all have Lara reeling. And to make matters worse, Lara's beautiful and untrustworthy cousin conveniently appears and wiggles her way right between her and James' budding relationship. Feeling like a third wheel in more ways than one, Lara must learn to accept that change is inevitable, love is complicated, and being the odd one out is sometimes where inner power is found.
[[Word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]
Cover design by Jill Caldwell
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