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A chilling story about obsession, persecution and the life-changing power of friendship.

Tenacious 16-year-old Eva Rosen finds she's fading fast amid relentless bullying-not in the school yard-but at home from her two older narcissistic sisters, Janice and Marge.

Seeking relief, Eva attends a late summer party and bonds with popular Darcy Gold, creating a lifeline connection. While spending time at Darcy's, Eva meets her compassionate mother Diana who shares an out-of-print textbook on Narcissistic Personality Disorder, revealing the bag of tricks all narcissists use.

A game-changing discovery, Eva begins to gain the upper hand at home. She also starts to shine, finding love with handsome Julian Wells in her AP English class and a cure to her persistent stomach aches. When Eva and Julian separate to attend college on opposite coasts, they secretly plan to reunite four years later.

Over the years their connection begins to fade. Choosing a new direction, Eva travels to San Francisco for a coveted job interview at a cutting-edge investment firm, hoping the high salary makes a dent in her student loans. Marge calls after years of radio silence, asking to meet in the Financial District to make amends. Two days later, Julian leaves a message, saying he really needs to talk to her.

Has Marge actually changed with time? Does Julian want to get back together? During a few fleeting days, Eva must finally face difficult questions about love and relationships that may ultimately change her entire life.