Maya has always played it safe. With a dream of academic success but burdened by her own insecurities, she’s kept herself in the shadows, never daring to step out of her comfort zone. But when she’s accepted into a prestigious college, the world opens up in ways she never imagined. On her first day, she meets Liam—charismatic, popular, and everything Maya is not. As their paths cross, Maya finds herself drawn to him, and for the first time, she starts to question her limits. But sometimes, chasing shadows can lead you down paths that change you forever.