Years ago, a small group, who dubbed themselves Cyclo, managed to create order in an age of anarchy. But it came at a cost. The lives of numberless innocent children, because somebody had to be the scapegoat. However, these weren't ordinary children, they had been gifted with natural abilities which identify themselves through uniquely colored blood. The genocide became the foundation of the new society. This is the story of one man who's existence alone resisted Cyclo, but he went on to build a legacy with his dynamic companion that Cyclo, in all its darkness, could not hope to overcome. Even if they had been aware. However, it also is the tale of a group of young adults, spurred by a blazing rebel who shed one life of secrecy for another, who take it upon themselves to fight for goodness, even when the odds are impossible stacked against them. Two adventures wound into an anecdote of friendship, love, betrayal, and defiant heroes.
//Hi!
I'm Kristina and this is a novel I'm experimenting with. I'm going to do my best to update weekly on Mondays. I'd love to hear your comments and enjoy!
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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