Gemma Westley thought college would be a fresh start-a place to write, dance, and carve out her own rhythm away from the pressures of home. But some lessons aren't in the syllabus. Subtle whispers, secondhand truths, and hidden judgments begin to creep into her life, testing her instincts, her courage, and the trust she places in others.

Then Stella enters her world-confident, kind, and effortless. A new friend, a guiding light, and a presence Gemma didn't know she needed, Stella shows her that not every voice carries judgment, and not every step has to feel dangerous.

Between lectures, library corners, caf