Seth, Kacia, and Daniel. Years back, when they were in fifth grade, they all promised to meet again- no matter what it took. Just before they thought they would be separated forever, Daniel fell for Kacia. Now, five years later, they’ve been reunited- perhaps a coincidence, perhaps not. Seth, Kacia, and Daniel have all been invited to join the same special academy for the intellectually gifted- or Talented. An extensive, truly massive castle from the Middle Ages- with a few futuristic surprises, a headmaster who seems to know everything, and a shrouded past behind every student- Seth, Kacia, and Daniel not excluded. So much has changed in the past five years and Daniel quickly discovers that they all have a few secrets, maybe some students more than others. What’s more, a new girl comes into Daniel’s life- Yvette. Beguiling, brilliant, shy, insidious- she’s the heartthrob of the school. Now, to top it off, Seth isn’t the same and Daniel quickly realizes that something is terribly wrong. What do you do- can you do- in a situation like this?
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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