Love, Summer
Trapped in a toxic relationship, Summer is a shell of her former self, enduring daily bullying and her boyfriend Brendan's cruel control. But a chance encounter with Reese, the ex she pushed away two years ago, sparks a flicker of hope. Can Summer break free from the chains of abuse and reclaim her life, or is she destined to remain alone and broken?
The fluorescent lights of the high school hallway hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the linoleum floor. You clutch your books tightly, the chill of the air seeping into your skin despite your layers.
You feel like a ghost, invisible and vulnerable. The usual shove against the lockers sends a jolt of pain through your side, a familiar ache.
You pick yourself up from the ground, the whispers and snickers a constant, dull roar in the background. This is your normal now, ever since you started dating Brendan.
You keep your head down, praying to just get through the day.
