Christmas.
The best thing of the year. A long holiday. My favorite time. I can relax all day, lay near the fire place while reading Christmas tale, with Granny's ginger bread and hot chocolate.
Ooh, and don't forget, the Christmas tree, lots of present under it. Snow covering the backyard, snowman in front of every house, toy store decorated beautifully, children having snowball fight, choir singing Christmas Carol endlessly.
A very special time indeed, all happy and joy. For this year school Christmas celebration, the school council held a choir competition (which is quite boring). I, as in the best singer in my class, follow the choir and of course be the first champion
'I wonder what'll happen for this year Sunday school Christmas celebration.'
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"Litz you'll play as Mary, are you okay with that?"
"Who'll be the Joseph?"
"Umm, Daniel will"
"Awes, I'll be happy to be Mary"
"Oh, wait. I'm sorry, Daniel said that he can't play at that time. Jacob will replace it"
'What?? Jacob who?? Who the hell is he??'
"Umm, take that back. I don't want to be Mary"
"Too late, dear. You'll be Mary"
'Oh, crap!'
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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