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MILEY'S JOURNAL:October 17, 2022:I am so happy today. I've secured a full scholarship to attend Preston University! The look on Mom and Dad's faces was absolutely priceless; their pride and joy brought tears to my eyes. I promise to keep making them proud.In the not-so-distant future, I'll purchase a new home and a car. I'll rescue them from this living nightmare. And then we won't have to share one meal or sleep with only one blanket. For them, I will buy everything that we can't have today. Just a few more months.November 20, 2022:I made a friend. Olivia Reed. She was one of the toppers in our class. I assumed she would be rude and proud but she was rather opposite. She was sweet and kind and beautiful. She even wanted to become my friend.She helped me with notes, and we even shared lunch today. I am very happy to see there are still people who see beyond just money and fame.She was my first friend in Preston.December 7, 2022:Olivia helped me buy a gift for Sofia today. It's Sofia's birthday today, and I was thinking of getting her a present. Unfortunately, I didn't have enough money. Then, like an angel, Olivia appeared. She looked beautiful with her hair down, wearing a sweet smile as she bought the gift I wanted for Sofia.She wore a white sweater today, looking absolutely breathtaking. I blushed just looking at her.She purchased a teddy bear for Sofia and a keychain for both me and her. It was beautiful. I never thought she would buy me a gift, and I will always cherish it.I wish I could give her something too. Someday.She looks stunning when she smiles, especially when she does that cute thing with her nose.I think I like her.December 15, 2022:Preston College conceals something sinister beneath its polished exterior. The privileged students take pleasure in tormenting the weakest among us, and it appears I have become their favourite target. Among them, a group named Falcon has been lurking in the shadows, and I found myself in their crosshairs.Six members from the junior section were inducted into the Falcon group after the class, and I was one of them this time. It's chilling to witness these masked tormentors brutally assaulting students.The group comprises nine members, and their identities remain hidden. Each one hides behind a mask, shrouding their true selves in secrecy. Today, I caught a glimpse of one of them, Mia Edwin, the same Mia who introduced herself to me recently.Her mask loosened just in time. But I couldn't bring myself to accept the truth. I am scared.She is one of the rich kids who enjoys bullying students weaker and poorer than them. Perhaps others are her friends. Even if I know the truth now, I'm aware they won't face punishment.It's a web of intrigue and fear here at Preston, and I can't help but feel trapped in this twisted game. December 27, 2022:She came for Olivia today—Mia Edwin. She was jealous of her, looking at Olivia with a hatred that was palpable. Mia has a history of breaking down those she perceives as prettier than herself, and this time, she targets Olivia.I wanted to save her, but I couldn't. I was weak.Olivia learned about what they did to me, and she came to stand for me, but no one could match Mia's power in Preston—her dad was the Mayor, after all.Olivia forced me to tell the truth about my bruises from yesterday, and I told her about Mia. It was my fault. She got involved because of me. I saw the way Mia looked at her when confronted about being a member of the Falcon group as if she wanted to kill her right there.Mia denied it at first.Then, that same evening, Olivia was taken. They threatened her and harmed her. I know because I've seen the bruises on her neck, just like mine. When I tried to confront her about what really happened and asked her, Olivia ignored me.She told me to stay away, to stay away from her!Something is definitely wrong, and I will find out why.January 14, 2022:I returned home today bearing a multitude of bruises. The Falcon group subjected me to a brutal beating, then locked me inside the bathroom, drenching me with freezing water. They laughed at me. They know the truth. They know I like Olivia.They found my weakness and they are using it on me.They aimed to break my spirit, but I refused to break. I will fight, not just for myself but for the sake of Mom, Dad, and dear Sofia. For Olivia.I hate her perfect smile. It creeps me up. I hate Mia so much!February 16, 2023:I've become their slave, a helpless victim. I witnessed their cruelty towards Olivia and a new girl today. But she displayed remarkable strength. The pink-haired girl with her fearless eyes. She resisted their torment in the very way I yearn to but can't. I deeply admire her courage. I wish I possessed the same bravery within me.To fight for myself. To fight for Olivia.It has been seventeen days, and Olivia has stopped talking to me. She never looks at me now. She never smiles at me anymore. As if she didn't know me. It hurts. I know I have to bring this on me. But I wish I could tell her, it wasn't my fault. It was the Falcon group, which spread the rumours about her. My hands are tied. But I accepted my fate as long as they promised not to harm her. I must keep quiet to keep her safe.March 21, 2023:They were monsters. I witnessed how they treated the weak. They wanted me as a member, claiming it was amusing to watch my hands tremble as I became the monster they were.I came to know about other members. Although they never took off their masks during the assault, I think I recognized a few. Kevin, Blakely, and... I believe the leader is none other than the bastard, Oliver.They tend to break every beautiful thing on this campus. It's their playground. Those sick bastards.But they promised me they would spare my family and Olivia as long as I listened to them. So, I have no choice but to do so. I must save my family and Olivia.April 15, 2023:I was raped. He raped me. He touched me. Oliver is a monster. They all are. I saw his face, today.They were all in it. The faces are hidden under a mask of prestige. Each one of them is crueller than the other. They are sick people who enjoy torturing others.They threatened me to stay as quiet as I ever had been.I don't like it. He always has touched me. And today the other's joined my assault. And the mean girls only watch my despair. I cried for help, but there was none. And I feel sick.I went to the doctor today and found out I have STD. I don't know how to tell mom and dad. I think I have failed them.I should go away from them. I am no longer the Miley they knew about. Olivia hates me. My family will hate me. I have cuts in my back and cigarette burns in my stomach. I am ugly now. They must be happy.June 20, 2023:They want to harm that new girl today. The same pink-haired girl who had raised against them. I feel pity for him.But They threatened me. If I don't help them, they will kill Olivia. What should I do now?July 3, 2023:I did it. I helped them do such a horrible thing. They filmed her. Degraded her. Laughed at her.I cried. I begged to let her go. But they only beat me to the end where I fainted. I couldn't watch how they treated her. How they...I'm not the Miley my parents raised me to be. I've become one of them. I hate myself. I despise my own weakness. I should...July 3, 2023:I think I should tell the police now. I should confess. I can't take this anymore. I will confess. I know I will die or will be blamed, but I don't care. I can't stay quiet now.July 23, 2023:I went to report them, but it was no use. They declare me a mad person. The authorities didn't listen to me. They are all in it!I know a lot more about them now. I wasn't their first. Preston wasn't there first! They were sick people. I think they even had a hand in Aurora's case. I heard Them talking today.I heard how she told him to take care of someone named Jackson. I think they will kill her too, or maybe they will take her there too.I don't know. And no matter how much I wanted, I couldn't help her. August 15, 2023:Olivia was dead. They killed her. It wasn't really an accident. They made her do it! They made her do it!I watched her getting killed!They punished me.August 25, 2023:They found out about my journal. He wanted it. The leader. He wasn't Oliver. But the one, I never thought of. I am sick. They say I am a crazy person and I should be locked up. But the disease is spreading inside me and I know I will die soon. So, I will collect the proof.For now, I'm giving this journal to Sofia. Only she can keep it safe. They're coming after me. I know too much! I know too much!The red Mercedes... JZ007 has always been the evidence. I have heard it from Mia. I think I need to find it. This is my mission from today.I love you Mom, Dad and Sofia.I love you, Olivia. I will meet you soon.----X----
A/N: Bullying is a crime and what Miley has endured was the worst of them all. I hope she finds her justice.
Thank you for choosing this book. You mean the world to me.