The Broken Girl and The Popular Guy
Ella, broken by her abusive, alcoholic father after her mother's death, starts a new school. There, she meets Theo, the popular guy who seems to have it all. Drawn to her quiet beauty, Theo is intrigued by the mystery surrounding her. Can their connection survive the dark secrets Ella hides and the harsh reality of her life?
The grip around your wrist tightens, pulling you roughly from the kitchen. Your father's slurred words cut through the air, fueled by the ever-present Jack Daniels bottle. You stumble into your room, the familiar push sending you sprawling onto the bed. The door slams shut, the sound echoing the finality of another night trapped within these walls. The distant roar of the football game on TV is a cruel reminder of a world you can't access.
Wet tears trace paths down your face as you bury it in your pillow. Just another night. Another night of crying yourself to sleep, praying your father doesn't return to your room. You're 16, broken, and alone, with the daunting prospect of a new school looming.
