The soft hues of dawn crept through my dorm room window, casting a warm glow on the bare walls that I'd soon decorate with remnants of home. Today marked the beginning of something new, something exciting. I was no longer Ava Thompson from Willow Creek; I was Ava Thompson, the college freshman, ready to embrace the unknown.
Leaning against the window sill, I sipped my lukewarm coffee, the bitterness somehow comforting. The campus was alive, buzzing with the energy of new beginnings and the silent promises of future dreams. I could see groups of students, some confident, others visibly nervous, all navigating this new chapter of their lives.
My phone buzzed, a message from Mom: "Make us proud, Ava. Remember, you're meant for great things." A familiar lump formed in my throat, a mix of gratitude and the pressure of expectations. I typed a quick response, promising to call later, and took a deep breath.As I stepped out of my room, the weight of my dreams and fears mingled in my heart, but I was ready. Ready to learn, to stumble, and to rise. Little did I know, my path would soon intersect with someone who'd change everything. Someone whose own echoes of the heart would resonate with mine in ways I couldn't yet fathom.
The journey was just beginning, and the pages of our story, unwritten.
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Ava & Ethan's Echo
RomanceAva & Ethan's Echo, is a riveting tale of Ava, a college freshman with dreams bigger than her small town can contain. When she crosses paths with Ethan, a brooding senior with a mysterious past, their tumultuous journey of love, betrayal, and self-d...
