SOMEWHERE BETWEEN DROWNING
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Last published Mon, May 26, 2025
Meet Rhea Ember, a 19-year-old girl feeling trapped by her family's expectations. With her striking brown eyes and long black hair, she's full of life but searching for the pieces of herself she's lost.
Rhea finds support in her best friend Ava and a charming new guy who seems to genuinely care for her. Yet, she can't shake the feeling that something is off about him. Is he truly there for her, or is there more beneath the surface?
Adding to the tension is a mysterious figure who sends chills down her spine. Why is she so afraid of him? As Rhea navigates friendship, love, and her own fears, she must confront the darkness that threatens to pull her under.
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