Veronica Smith has had a rough life. She has severe anxiety, depression, and ptsd. Her step mom is always hovering over her, and her dad is always away on business. Ronnie has no friends. The schools queen bee Brianna Hunts and her boyfriend Joey Allock not only run the school, but are the top tormentors in Ronnie's life.
Now enter Oliver Ridley. She's bold and outgoing, everything Ronnie isn't. But one day on the old dock, something brings them together. Suddenly, Veronica has someone sticking up for her and being the friend she's never had.
When panic attacks, nightmares, flashbacks and so much more begin to once again rock Ronnie's world, threatening to reveal her oh so dark secrets, will Oliver run away like Ronnie thinks she will? Or will this newfound friendship help to save Ronnie. Will Oliver stop Ronnie's running from herself?
NOTE: STRONG LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE, AND OTHER SOMEWHAT "TRIGGERING" CONTENT. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.
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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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