Winter_Iris

Kaia Marschall, a mute student of Fanning High is in her final year of high school, waiting to start her university life.

But in the world that she lived in, only those who fit the standard of 'beauty' can actually make it far in life, whether they have the talent for the job or not. So people would trade years of their lives just to secure their limited future.

Unfortunately for Kaia, she did not fit the standard and she as well everyone knows it. What she doesn’t know is what people will do just to be able to get a boost in life.

So, when it was discovered and announced that killing a person will allow the killer to gain that person’s lifespan, she was killed. Only to return to the age of twelve, to the day of her mother’s death, the day everything begun to go wrong in her life, with the chance to change her destiny.

Content Warning: This novel contains graphic depictions of violence and discussions of suicide and self-harm.

In The Eyes of the Beholder

"Kaia. I am so happy." Carlotta said, snuggling on the blankets.

"I am happy that you are happy." Kaia signed as they intertwined their fingers under the covers.

Carlotta looked at her, eyes sparkling, "I have been dreaming of the day she will die by my hands. Those are the times that make me sleep well, if I ever see her in my dreams. There was this time I dreamt s-"

Kaia watched her talking with so much excitement in her eyes and couldn't stop herself from smiling constantly. She didn't even realise when Carlotta stopped talking and is not staring at her.

"What is it?" Kaia asked, suddenly realising how close her face was.

"I am just wondering." She said, staring at Kaia. "Are you not upset?"

"You always saw me in this ... light. As a kind person ... and all that. Most people would be upset, or surprised then disappointed."

Conflict