Introduction

///On Hold/// Mary Beth has lived in a small town her entire life. Her home life is chaotic, and she's bullied at school. She has a strong inner sense that there is more to life than what she has endured thus far, but it will take a leap of faith to discover the wide world with all its beauty and heartache.
The summer of 1996 brings hope and promise. As she turns 18 and graduates high school, she's faced with decisions that will alter the course of her life.

**Submission for the 2021 ONC Contest
**Prompt Used: #29