Drugs are ever present in Natalie's life. But, when it's just her and her brother, Spencer, supporting themselves along with their little sister, Molly, life is a never ending line of blows to the face. Natalie's father is a drug addict, and when life get's tough, he's gone. But, when a tragic accident involving Natalie throws things on their head, it's time for them to start working as a family again.
But, it's never that easy, is it?
Story of drug addictions and abuse, along with family, love, and friendships.
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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