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Ashton Harper was born to be a star.
He was talented.
He could learn to play any instrument he picked up and he could sing circles around some of the best artists.
He was attractive.
Girls from everywhere knew who he was. They made it apparent how they felt about him leaving him to have groupies from everywhere.
He was reckless.
He threw parties that everyone went to. He could outdrink many and drugs were just handed to him.
He was discovered on a tv show where it was clear he would come out the winner. He was different than most.
Soon after, at seventeen years old, he toured the world for 3 years straight. He performed at stadiums, arenas, award shows.
To the world it seemed like he had everything.
But at the peak of his career, everyone's favorite bad boy, attempted suicide leaving everyone to wonder why.
How could a seemingly happy rockstar try to take his own life?
The story starts six months after the mind shattering events that landed him in rehab for addiction and suicide watch.
Follow the story of Ashton Harper, self-proclaimed asshole, as he struggles to go back to the life that drove him to the edge.
As you read new characters will join into understand the truth or delay the progress.
Through Ashton's journey you'll discover not everything is what it seems and the spotlight is a madness you can't escape.
Warning:
Several mentions of suicide, harsh language and sexual content
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