Sometimes the people who are supposed to protect you are the ones who hurt you most. For Morgan, every day at home and school is a battle—bullied by Sydney Parker, betrayed by teachers, and slapped by her own father in front of the entire class. Just when she’s about to break, a new teacher, Ms. Carter, shows her what kindness feels like and fights to protect her. But Morgan’s family wants to sell her off for cash, and the only hope of escape lies with a stranger who sees her worth. As betrayals mount and karma comes for her tormentors, Morgan must choose: will she let her past define her, or seize the chance to belong and shine? When love is sold and found, can a broken girl become someone’s lucky star—or will her scars always haunt her?
Shellie brags about a perfect home and a loving mother, but her frayed clothes and empty lunch tray tell another story. When her secret unravels in a brutal, public betrayal, even her desperate loyalty can't save her from the truth: the only thing more painful than hunger is a mother’s rejection. Now, as her former classmate, I can’t stop chasing the ghost of the girl we all broke, even if it means facing what I did to her.
Quinn Delaney survives years of brutal emotional and physical abuse at the hands of her mother, only to discover the life-shattering truth behind her suffering. Through resilience, the support of caring neighbors, and her own determination, she breaks free, confronts her past, and forges a new life and family, reclaiming her future with hope and dignity.