March Sunbury, lonely and mediocre, finds his life colorless. He's average, he's below average, he's exceptional, he's terrible.
Upon entering his junior year in high school, he encounters the living embodiment of strangeness: November Kirby. To describe her, he uses words like "unorthodox, unfit, egocentric, drunk, lewd, vicious," and "succubus". But, the beauty that has arrived gives him change. A chance to see the world from a different perspective. Get rid of the clichés, this is reality!
His meeting with her prompts him to write her a letter; a letter to November.
The journey of young adolescent love starts here.
Enjoy!
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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