Kellin suffers with severe depression, anorexia, and an abusive home and school.
After attempting suicide, Kellin is 'saved' and forced to live in Clairemont Mental Facility a few states away from home. While living there, with an undecided decision of enjoying living away or missing being home in his bed, he meets Vic.
Vic has been in the mental facility for what seems like forever, when it's only been two years. He wants to end it all, end everything about his existence, until a blue eyed boy begins to cloud his mind.
Will they save each other, or be there own disaster?
WARNING: This story contains triggering thoughts. Self harm, violence, sexual abuse, anorexia, depression, and suicidal themes are contained inside of this story. Read no further if it is triggering or you cannot handle these detailed situations.
Remember, you matter. Whether you believe it or not, you matter.
Ella is falling apart trying to live a "perfect" high school life. Then she meets Ren, who can see past her scars. Suddenly perfection isn't her only option.
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Ella Volkov is a gifted music student, but she's depressed and starting to crack under the pressure of high school. Her overbearing father won't even let her choose what instrument she plays. Then she finds herself alone at a party with Ren, her best friend's crush. She'd always thought he was rude, but after that night he's all Ella can think about. Now she's trapped. If Ella dates Ren, it will ruin her friendship with Jenny. But if she stays true to Jenny, she's losing the one person who can see past her scars. It's up to Ella to decide if she will forge her own path, or stay in the "perfect" box designed for her...
Content and/or Trigger Warning: depression, anxiety, self-harm, violence, sexual assault.
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