Perfection can come in many ways. Outside, inside, both, or neither. The world and it's eyes saw Melanie Martinez's life as exact, precise, and extraordinary perfection. They all thought nothing was wrong with her, her family was great, she's beautiful, she's popular, she's got a hot boyfriend, and that's what they think. That's what they think. The truth is, perfection is not on Melanie's side. Everything is in ashes, her parents, her brother, her expensive home. Everything is corrupt.
Melanie is psychotic, she's a murderer, she destroys everything in her way, she is a monster, and she doesn't even know it. Once what's done is done, the world goes black around her and forgets it ever happened. Isaiah, her dearest brother, is always there to pick up the pieces and make it look like nothing ever happened, but if wasn't there at the times horrible things happen, who will cover the tracks? Pick up the pieces? Keep Melanie safe?
This is Melanie's story, to a drunken mother, a disloyal father, harmful "school mates", and a drug addict brother. It all adds up, one by one, and things will get out of hand. Fires and axes, Running away, far away. The blood that soaked the walls developed into ashes, tears will fall to the ground. Her story is told but it isn't a joyful story... But if you're crazy, you're with her. "If the normals make you afraid, then the crazies will make you feel sane."
Enjoy.
Cover credit to @NightWalkWithYou
Writing a memoir at only fifteen years old has taught me a lot. Giving me the time to reflect on the lessons I learned the hard way and the mistakes I've made thus far. I learned, if there is at least two sides to every story, there is at least two sides to every person. What could be a smile is a broken heart in a deeper reality. We all live in a society where nothing is as it seems, the people being more complex and astonishing than the countless novels we read. And in a world ruled by tragedies, we are the survivors. Getting through our own history, more important to us then what we read in school. We take our story one page at a time, word by word because in the end, it will all be worth it.
I dedicate this memoir to the people who have been with me on my journey of self discovery, even if only in spirit.
Mom- Who has made non stop sacrifices to ensure my happiness and well being. Nothing would be possible without you!
Grandma- Who has inspired me and made a huge influence to the person I am now and who I'll be in the future.
Callie- My own personal slave, illustrator, editor and full time best friend. You know I love you <3
Ariana Grande- My celebrity inspiration, showing me that it's ok to "love who you love, no one can judge, follow your heart and don't give up", getting me through the long and lonely nights. Be sure to buy her new album "Moonlight", hopefully to be released this year and her new fragrance "Ari" in accordance to the "Be You" campaign.
Adam Young (Of Owl City)- My first artist I listened to, your songs make me think of the past and the new adventures to come.
Sam Tsui- The album "Make it up" taught me to not be scared of not knowing what's going to happen next. Being young and naive Isn't necessarily a bad thing, as it brings way to new experiences, to be vulnerable and crying doesn't make you any less of a person. That we're all human and it's ok to embrace it.