Ink.Echo

Depression, the one thing that clings to you when your mother dies and you're bullied every single day.

For years, that was Valerie’s reality: a life defined by grief, loneliness, and silent battles no one else could see.

That is, until she meets Jayden, a boy who refuses to let her fade.

With patience, warmth, and a heart full of hope, he becomes her light in the darkness, doing everything he can to pull her back from the edge… and maybe, just maybe, show her that love can heal even the deepest wounds.

The Weird Girlfriend

Hey love, how are you? I’m sure you’re still doing well, somewhere peaceful. 


I miss the cuddles, the hugs, the soft morning kisses… all of it. 


About our daughter, don’t worry, she’s doing okay. 


She looks so much like you. She’s already seven now, and… she always asks where you are. 


I just tell her you’re in heaven, watching over us. 


It’s hard raising her alone, but I’m doing my best. 


I know you wouldn’t want me to give up, so I won’t. 


I still don’t understand why you had to go… 


But whatever the reason, I’m just grateful you’re safe now. 


Safe from the pain and chaos of this world. 


For now, I’ll keep watching over our little girl. 


And when it’s finally my time, I’ll come find you. 


Chapter 16