Offbeat
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Last published Mon, Oct 27, 2025
Ethan Knightley and Samuel Archers want the same thing: a spot at Lightsdale University.
All-Star Soccer Captain Ethan Knightley is struggling to stay afloat before he completely drowns under pressure. Despite his unmatched athletic talent, one thing stands in the way -- failing grades. If he doesn't turn things around, both his career and his future are at risk.
Meanwhile, career-driven Head Boy and Editor-in-Chief Samuel Archers has spent years crafting the perfect résumé. His flawless record practically guarantees admission, but for a prestigious school like Lightsdale, he craves something more.
Both determined to secure their places, they take on one last extracurricular. Marching band. Forced into each other's space, egos clash and limits blur, all leading up to their school's biggest annual event, the Coastal Festival. Chaos breaks loose with rival schools, unforeseen setbacks, and sparks that refuse to burn out.
Knightley and Archers are offbeat, yet the silence between them echoes louder.
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