Mona is a senior in high school dealing with a distant mother, ex’s, and life. She hides what her life is really like from her friends at her fancy school. She’s left to take care of herself while her mother struggles with addiction. While trying to keep her life on the right path she starts getting harassing notes. She also notices her abusive ex running into her a lot more than normal. Mona meets a boy who understands what it’s like to be poor around the upper class, and they get close while Mona’s life seems to be against her.

It Could Get Worse

 The first day back after Christmas vacation is always depressing. Everybody shuffles around as if the world just ended, students and teachers alike. Everyone is quiet when I walk through the front doors. It’s not quiet right, though. Instead of being sad and tired, they’re quiet but lively. I notice the glances thrown towards me as I make my way down the halls. Anytime I catch someone’s eye they look away, and not subtly. The halls are filled with the dull roar of murmuring. There’s new gossip. That’s the only time this school is quiet when they’re excited. “Good thing Charlie got out when he did. Poor guy.” I overhear as I pass by a large group of guys. They notice me standing behind them and shuffle down the hall. 


Just Keep Being Mad