His Shadow, His Light

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Jaze Wallen Rebancos is the social butterfly of 10th grade! Vibrant, extroverted, and kind to everyone she meets. However, her bright energy masks a painful obsession with Karl Austin Mercado, the boy from the classroom next door. For two long years, Jaze has chased him, enduring a cycle of false hopes and insensitive remarks that leave her heart bruised, yet she remains a dedicated shadow in his life, hoping he will finally see her worth.

​Unbeknownst to Jaze, she is being watched by Lance Mathew Ollena, Karl's classmate and quiet neighbor. While Jaze is blinded by her pursuit of Karl, Lance has spent years admiring her spirit and hating the way she is treated. He sees her not as a backup plan, but as a queen who deserves genuine devotion. While Karl offers only coldness and mixed signals, Lance offers the warmth and stability Jaze has been missing.

​As Karl's words grow increasingly cruel, Jaze reaches a crossroads that forces her to confront her own value. When Lance's hidden feelings finally come to light, Jaze must make a life changing decision. Will she continue to be a slave to her unrequited love for Karl, or will she finally step out of the darkness? In this journey of self-discovery, Jaze must choose between remaining a fading shadow in Karl's world or becoming the radiant light in Lance's.