The Unsent Self

Maya, 15, navigates a suburban life that feels too quiet after her best friend, Chloe, moves away. Her mom, a busy professional, is often physically present but emotionally distant. This leaves Maya feeling overlooked and invisible. She starts writing secret letters to her future self to cope. Her boyfriend, Noah, seems perfect, but his subtle controlling behaviors slowly erode her sense of self. The story explores Maya's increasing loneliness, the weight of an unhealthy relationship, and her declining mental health, all leading to a pivotal moment when her letters are discovered by Liam, a quiet classmate who unexpectedly sees her pain.