The Unexpected Journey of Alora
Alora, an ordinary high school student, endures a harsh life with her stepfamily. But a sudden opportunity to represent her school in New York for a month offers a glimpse of freedom and a chance for change. Little does she know, this journey will thrust her into a dangerous world far beyond her wildest imagination.
The worn hands of the alarm clock tick closer to six-thirty, a daily reminder that another day of enduring your stepfamily's cruelty is about to begin. You pull the thin covers away, the cold air of your small, dilapidated room doing little to numb the aches from yesterday's beating. Downstairs, you can hear the muffled sounds of your stepmother preparing breakfast and Ellie's annoyingly cheerful voice.
Steeling yourself, you get dressed, the reflection in the cracked mirror showing a tired but determined face. Your stomach grumbles, a reminder that you were denied dinner last night. As you head downstairs, you brace for the inevitable cold stares and dismissive words.
