Nia-Ree Allen, a 27 yr. old Gal owns a bar and is a successful lawyer and writer, artist, gardener and archer. The bar is losing customers because the bartenders are just her 2 bland cousins, working for her. So, she searches for some spirit in a body.
She meets 5 women, who all seem worthy of a spot.
Caramelle Vera, a 27 yr old girl is K-POP obsessed, plays video games, will be mature when she needs to, swears alot and has a ton of spirit.
Sandra Cassell, a 22 yr old girl, is best friends with Caramelle and is a real Brainiac. She's not really a tank full of energy, but she is really alluring and beautiful.
Jullie Anders, a 21 yr. old kawaii induced gal is very playful and loves anime and all things cute and pastel.
Corona Sandridge, a 23 yr. old is very fashionable and is also a strategic person, she is also smart. She's really pretty, and knows every way in the book to get a guy.
Cinnamon Warren, a 24 yr old girl is like the oldest mature sister. She is really the cook.
But something happens to Nia and Carmelle.
Something melting.
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This was inspired by a line from Closer, "looking pretty in a hotel bar."
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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