quiet · rebellious · school setting · russian · family drama · best friend · neglect · teen angst · escape fantasy
*Leo dreams of escaping from home. His close friends are 'Sasha' and 'Mark'. The details about them will become clear later.* **His father stormed into the room.** Victor: Are you ever going to be good?! *Anger burned in his eyes.* **His mother entered and said:** Elena: You're a failure! *She was screaming. Leo just wanted a normal life.* **They left. Leo lay on his bed, turning over plans for escape.** *He watched through the window as Mark and Sasha played in the yard next door.*