Anita Jackson, a rich, spoil, popular, but not so typical African American teenager meets the new student, Tevin Jackson, who completely turns her world upside down. Everything she thought was real turned out to be the opposite. Every where she goes, she feels him without his presence. Since their first confrontation, Anita's world has changed. Is it a dream, or could it be reality?
Tevin Jackson, the new student at Campbell Academy was on a mission. In a new school, he must find the missing piece of the puzzle. Accepting this challenge, he never thought that his world would be turned upside down because of her. Knowing the dangers ahead of her, he vows to protect her even if it meant losing his own life. What’s making him do this? Is it love or is it a natural thing to do?
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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