Zaria Harrington's life is the picture of privilege and perfection. She's naturally beautiful and lives with her grandparents on their gorgeous ancestral estate. As a member of one of the country's most influential families, throughout her life, she was sold a promise that her future would befit the legacy that she carries. On the outside, Zaria seemed enviable. However, every rose has its thorn, and for Zaria, the past casts a sinister shadow over her flawless present. Zaria was once a part of Manhattan's Upper East Side elite circle. Until a cruel "prank" was played on her that was socially isolated. Her already troublesome life, due to her father's neglect, was even more uprooted by this vicious betrayal. As a result, she moved to Westchester and ended up living with her loving grandparents. Far from the harsh spotlight of the scandal that tarnished her image, Zaria found the peace and confidence she needed to piece together her broken sense of self in Westchester, in a new home, surrounded by those who truly cared for her. Years go by and Zaria undergoes a lot of changes. As her senior year approaches, Zaria reluctantly agrees to return to the city and her prestigious Manhattan private school Her return ignites a storm that starts to topple the established social hierarchy. Zaria has to negotiate dangerous social waters as the ghosts of her past life return to haunt her and the dynamics of her elite society constantly change. Started: April 15th, 2022 Ended: Word Count (30,000+)