"Is This the Love?"
In a world where love and hate collide, Anna's life is a whirlwind of chaos, friendship, and heartache. Known for her fearless attitude and "bad girl" image, Anna has always been the center of attention, surrounded by a close-knit group of friends who adore her-especially Arham, her childhood best friend who secretly loves her. But Anna's world is about to be shaken when she crosses paths with Kian, a brooding senior with green eyes, veiny hands, and a past full of secrets.
From the moment they meet, sparks fly-but not the good kind. Their fiery arguments and constant clashes fuel a hatred neither can deny. But beneath Kian's tough exterior lies a complexity that slowly begins to unravel, and Anna can't help but feel drawn to him despite herself. As Anna finds herself torn between the man she thought she loved and the unwavering support of Arham, who's always been there for her, silently watching her heart break.
But love isn't always what it seems. Kian's jealousy, insecurities makes Anna questions everything she's ever believed about love. Will she find the strength to let go of the pain Kian has caused, or will she continue to sacrifice herself for a love built on lies and ego?
With friendship, betrayal, and redemption at every turn, "Is This the Love?" takes you on an emotional rollercoaster where the line between passion and toxicity blur, and where love, in its truest form, is something only those who dare to face their demons can truly understand.
Are they meant to be, or is this love all a lie?
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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