Hot classrooms. Crowded hallways. Nasty cafeteria food.
All of these things are normal at all schools, all schools have these norms, except for one.
Cogent Academy.
It's said that it's the most private, expensive, and well-renowned school around. Why? Some people say it's because the most rich, dignified and spoiled kids go there. Other's say it's for young super-geniuses.
Then again, those are all rumors.
The one thing I know for sure is: once you transfer in, you can't transfer out. Meaning, once you're enrolled, you're not allowed outside school premises.
You aren't allowed to see their parents until you graduate... if you graduate.
You're not allowed to leave for summer break, winter break, or spring break.
Apparently, the regal "Cogent Academy", doesn't want it's students getting unfocused or distracted... or so they say.
The school is like a cage, holding precious, rare birds inside.
This is also just a rumor.
People also say that if you try and leave with or without the school's permission, you get severely punished.
And they will know if you try and leave... They have eyes everywhere in this school.
Not a sneeze, not a whisper, not even a bat of an eyelash can go undetected. They have eyes and camera's everywhere. And not just inside their school.
So, the next time you're someplace with eyes on you, keep your head down, and don't draw attention.
They're watching.
And if you show them that you're special... they will find you.
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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