Love and hate, two sides of the same coin, often intertwined in a perplexing dance. For Finn, distinguishing between them wasn't always clear-cut. His lifelong dream was simplicity, a normal life where the lines were clear. But, life had other plans, especially during his senior year, when an enigmatic force named Hunter crashed into his world like a tempest.
Hunter was Finn's paradox, the embodiment of darkness to his light. A magnetic force that simultaneously terrified and entranced him, Hunter was the drug Finn couldn't quit - a bad boy, an addiction, like nicotine in a cigarette. A devil in disguise, Hunter's world was a stark contrast to Finn's, steeped in power, politics, and wealth. They were polar opposites, yet fate wove them into a turbulent narrative of reckless, dangerous love.
Don't ask Finn how he became entangled in this whirlwind, this headlong dive into the realm where opposites truly attract. Because as the saying goes, love is a complex beast that not even Finn knew existed...
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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