Candice stands apart in her small rural community, a solitary figure wrapped in dark layers and quiet defiance. As the only African-American and goth girl in town, she’s grown accustomed to the stares and whispers, the unspoken distance that keeps her isolated. Years of feeling like an outsider have hardened her, leaving her with a sharp tongue and a guarded heart. She moves through life with a practiced indifference, masking her loneliness behind a wall of sarcasm and disdain.

Beneath the tough exterior, though, lies a girl who longs for connection but has learned not to expect it. Trust doesn’t come easily to Candice—too many have let her down or dismissed her as just another misfit. Yet for those patient enough to look past her defenses, there’s a sharp wit, a dry sense of humor, and a loyalty that runs deep. The question is, can anyone break through the barriers she’s built around herself?