For Mari, her exchange year should simply be a break from her usual routine, far away from the dreary high-rise neighborhood. But when she meets the mysterious Mason, a member of a university band with a dark past, her life is turned upside down. Caught between the facets of trauma and concealment, Mari finds herself on an emotional rollercoaster. Faced with the fear of drama and Tanja's urging to engage, she must make a decision: Will she confront the emotional storm or play it safe? A moving story about trust, love, and the strength to face one's fears... **Possible triggers later** **** This story is something very special; it is celebrating its 16th anniversary and has grown up with me ❤️