As humans, we are never really capable of knowing what happens next.
There are certain things that are beyond our control.
But in situations where we have to be in control, we take charge, even in darkness.
That's what we do, right? We push through.
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Characters:
Emma- very sweet and understanding. Has control over her words. Due to the amount of movies she's watched, she has gained wisdom from their words and learns from every life lesson it teaches. She really likes to show a strong profile, that she isn't affected by anything. Outgoing, polite and fun to be with! She likes to put others before herself.
Bryant- he's very funny and cracks up jokes a lot. His friends and family mean a lot to him, but when you talk to him about priorities, he knows who and what should be put first. Even though he shows as a very cool guy, he has his own problems. He doesn't like opening up, and he doesn't know how to express his feelings very well. There are countless rumors about him.
Kate- Kate and Louise have been known to be "twins" due to their short height and liveliness. she's a very sweet girl. Very caring, but is a crybaby. She cares too much about every little thing. She's very friendly however shy. She enjoys company, and doesn't like it very much when she's alone. She's scared of the dark.
Louise- she complains about her boy problems every. single. day. She has this thing where she'll always find a topic to talk about, says things over and over again when she notices something. She has a short temper, the definition of beast when she gets mad.
Nio- he would be Emma's best friend. He's wealthy because of his mom's work. Nio knows how to open up and is confident, very sociable. He likes to sing and act, and he's probably better at fashion than Emma. He can get very emotional sometimes, but that's just him. He likes going out even when it only leads to pointless destinations.
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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