Darkness and chaos had once been the birth of everything; from it sprung forth, the Moon,
A great, wise creature with its radiance shining amidst the dreadful clouds, protecting the people from harm.
The evil reign ended as soon as the world was entangled in brightness each faithful night, when the sun's touch was never evident,
But persistent was he, who holds the fear of the world.
And so, did the protector choose his faithful Guardians, to watch over those who are meek and of youth;
A purpose embodied in each magical creature, with centers so pure.
And now he comes back, seeking revenge as he lays down his pawns;
With his piercing glare and wicked shade,
He had once sought vengeance and so will he again.
And thus, the familiar beam struck the tier of the earth, within the stone from where it all started,
Reuniting the five, who will soon face a greater danger.
Chosen by the moon; An apprentice given to each.
Will they be able to fix everything before the world crumbles?
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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