A Broken Chain

After the series of events that transpired at Marshall Academy's first football game of the season, tension rises not only through the halls of the high school but also throughout the entire town of Valley Shores. Aubrey, now labeled the enemy, must navigate the minefield of scowling faces to prevent himself from violently exploding. Thankfully, his growing relationships with his sister and friends encourage him to stay clear of that destructive path, even when a new face threatens to throw him directly back into the fire. Little does he know, his twin sister is on a self-destructive path of her own. Using her body as an anchor, Alia threatens to sink herself underneath an ocean of misery and melancholy. Luckily, like her brother, she also has friends to help her stay afloat. Two of those friends are Kayleigh and Tanner. Chipper as usual, Tanner explores uncharted territory with her dimply grin on full display. At the same time, Kayleigh begins to feel unwanted and underappreciated. Although as close as ever, will a devastating secret pull them apart? Speaking of secrets, how long will Griffin be able to keep his up? And what's up with the mysterious new kid?From the outside looking in, Crystal Valley is where blissful serenity awaits. However, the conflicting thoughts within every other person's mind are anything but.