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Pretty, But at What Cost❓️
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sheilaassoienglish
Ongoing, First published Jun 15
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-Dedication

Inspired by the world of Uglies, as seen in the Netflix film directed by McG and based on the novel by Scott Westerfeld.

To every soul who ever felt too much, questioned too deeply,
or dared to believe that perfection might be a prison.
This story is for you.


-Summary:


In a future where beauty is mandatory, every teenager undergoes a transformation at sixteen to become a Pretty - flawless, stunning, carefree. It's supposed to mark the beginning of a perfect life in a glamorous city filled with parties, fashion, pleasure, and total freedom.

But for Eliane, newly transformed, something feels wrong.

Everything is too perfect. Too easy. Too controlled.

As she enjoys her first days as a Pretty, an inner voice begins to stir. Faded memories from her time as an "Ugly" resurface. Emotions she shouldn't feel creep back in. She meets other Pretties - different ones, more aware - hiding their thoughts behind programmed smiles.

What if this perfection is just a mask?
What if, beneath the glitter, lies a system designed to control their minds?

Caught between illusion, inner rebellion, and state secrets, Eliane must make a choice: live a beautiful lie... or wake up.
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"I wouldn't mind watching you. Maybe we could tan together this summer." He suggested. "Without having tan lines." I could feel the smirk playing on his lips. I lightly slapped his chest. "Don't ruin my mood with your cockiness." "I think I made it a lot better." "Well, keep going and you'll have to deal with your boner yourself." I teased. "Why does it always come back to my boner?" He asked with a smile playing on his lips. "Because it's just so huge." I said absentmindedly. "Is it now?" He raised a brow at me. I stripped myself away from him and pouted as I folded my arms across my chest. "That's not what I was supposed to say." "Hmm," He nodded. "What were you supposed to say then?" "That it's just as annoying as you." I laughed. SUMMARY: After the death of her father, Blake moves in with her estranged mother and twin sister. Coping with her father's death was one thing and being involved in dirty work is another. Add a bad boy to fall for on her plate and things can't be more messed up. She tries to start a new life but ghosts from her past just aren't ready to leave her. Question is, can she make it through and have a happy ending or not? Give it a few chapters, nobody gets the hang of writing their first book immediately. It gets better story wise and writing wise, I promise. HIGHEST RANKING #1

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