Avery's Veil
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Completed, First published Jun 26, 2026

This novel follows a young woman navigating university life under a carefully constructed new identity. Initially known as Gigi, she undergoes a dramatic transformation, hoping to escape past bullying and finally win the attention of a former crush, Ryle. The narrative traces her anxieties as she attempts to maintain this deception, even as she encounters new classmates and grapples with lingering attraction to others. Early chapters reveal a desperate act of deception at a wedding, and a determined effort to rebuild self-perception through beauty and social performance. The story unfolds with a nervous energy, exploring themes of identity and social pressure.
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