Beyond the Walls (The Still Breathing Quartet)

By Evelyn VanHorn

Oakwood High was a world of its own, a sprawling campus of manicured lawns, grand buildings, and a student body that seemed to exist in a bubble of privilege. But beneath the glossy veneer of perfection, there were secrets, struggles, and a simmering undercurrent of social divides that ran deep. This was the world that Samantha, a scholarship student from a less affluent background, found herself navigating.

Her intelligence and ambition set her apart from the wealthy students who surrounded her, and her efforts to fit in often led to prejudice and bullying. Samantha craved acceptance, but she refused to compromise her values or her authenticity in pursuit of it. She held onto the belief that true friendship transcended social barriers and that her worth was not defined by her financial status.

Marcus, on the other hand, was a wealthy student grappling with his own set of challenges. He was the epitome of the Oakwood ideal, handsome, charming, and effortlessly popular. Yet, beneath the surface of his seemingly perfect life, Marcus struggled with academic difficulties, the pressure to live up to his family's expectations, and a fear of failure that he kept hidden from the world.

Their paths crossed in a moment of unexpected serendipity, setting in motion a chain of events that would challenge their perceptions, test their limits, and ultimately reveal the true strength of their connection.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DJCSNXMX
• ISBN13: 9798340768032
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 73 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.2" x 6.0"