The Year We Lost Ourselves is a gritty, raw, and unfiltered collection of YA and NA short stories exploring the real-life horrors of high school and early adulthood. From toxic friendships and social media scandals to manipulation, betrayal, and survival, these stories uncover the unspoken struggles many young people face but rarely talk about.

This book is for you if you've ever been lied to, underestimated, or left unheard.

📌 What happens when your best friend leaks your most private moment?
📌 What if your teacher isn’t who they seem?
📌 What if one party, one mistake, changes everything?

"No one talks about what happens in high school. We smile for the pictures, post the highlights, and pretend everything is fine. But there's a different story behind the DMs, the whispers, the closed doors."

🚨 Trigger Warning & Support: These stories contain themes of toxic relationships, cyberbullying, grooming, stalking, and suicide prevention. A list of resources is included for those seeking help, because no one should feel alone in their struggles.

Perfect for readers of Speak, Monday’s Not Coming, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, and The Hate U Give.