Scars Of Ascent
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Ongoing2h 49m
Last published Fri, Aug 15, 2025
In Scars of Ascent, Elara Voss, a shy, resilient girl from a struggling family, earns a full scholarship to the elite Valmont University, a world of wealth and privilege far removed from her life caring for her sick mother and two younger sisters. Determined to seize this chance, she steps into a glittering campus ruled by Seraphina Caldwell, a ruthless blonde heiress who, with her two minions, targets Elara with vicious bullying. Drawn to the charm of Valmont's heartthrob, a charismatic senior named Ethan, Elara believes she's found an ally-only to be humiliated when he betrays her, playing her heart for sport to boost his own popularity. Reeling from the sting of betrayal and Seraphina's relentless cruelty, Elara finds unexpected solace in Julian Caldwell, Seraphina's introverted, brilliant older brother. As their quiet connection deepens into a forbidden romance, Elara must navigate a treacherous social hierarchy, confront her own scars, and decide if she can trust her heart again to rise above the pain and claim her place at Valmont.
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