Dillon is abused by his father. His mother is missing from the picture because she found out Dillon was gay. Now, he's left with his father, who abuses him because he blames Dillon for making his mom leave because of his sexuality. Dillon feels alone, and ends up getting into drugs with his best friend, Kenny, who Dillon lost his virginity to. Cole the sexy bad boy is the reason why Dillon starts doing drugs. He treated him bad one day by giving him false hope of ever becoming friends with him, so Dillon becomes a rebel. He starts doing bad in school, and starts having sex with guys for money. Dillon feels lost, but likes the way drugs, cutting, and sex feel, so he keeps doing it. But when Cole realizes what's going on with Dillon, will he try to help Dillon, or turn his back on him just like everyone else?
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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