Shattered Colors follows the journey of Hana Yukimura, a young artist struggling with the weight of loss and the complexities of family. After the death of her mother, Hana's life is thrown into turmoil, especially when her father remarries a cold and controlling woman, Nina, who discourages her artistic passion. As she faces the heartbreak of losing both her parents, Hana turns to her art to cope, though her stepmother constantly undermines her dreams.
When she crosses paths with Kaito Takahashi, a successful and aloof businessman, their initial encounter is filled with tension and animosity. Kaito, who has his own emotional baggage, is initially indifferent to Hana's plight. However, as they are drawn into each other's worlds, the walls between them begin to break down, revealing hidden vulnerabilities and unspoken emotions.
Amidst the backdrop of an unforgiving world, Hana must confront her inner demons, the ghosts of her past, and the growing feelings for Kaito. But as love begins to bloom, Hana's emotional turmoil threatens to pull her under. Will Kaito be the anchor she needs, or will the shadows of her broken heart push them both to the edge?
With romance, heartache, and a fierce battle for self-worth, Shattered Colors explores the power of art, healing, and the complexities of love that can arise from the most unexpected places.
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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