Madison Tatiana, a senior in high school. She doesn't have many friends, but one, Emily Spring, but that's it. She has been picked on her whole life, by kids at school, her family, and even strangers. She has social anxiety, and a case of depression. Her dad has abused her since her mom died, and she lives with just him, sucks right?
Lucas Matthews, also senior in high school. The new kid at Lockwood High School. His is a true ladies man, or as people call him, a player. Cocky, arrogant, hot, but has a soft side. He moves in next door to Madison, and has a connection with her...
Madison hates the idea of him living next to her. What if he sees her father hurting her or her cuts? What will happen in this cliché love story? ;p
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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