: High school is often a "pit of sadness, hormones, and peer pressure"—don't idealize it too much.
: Focus on universal experiences like failing a test, awkward bus rides, or the pressure of big projects. teens at school
: A student finds a door in the school they have never noticed before. : High school is often a "pit of
: Tell the story entirely through a series of text messages between two friends during a boring history class. awkward bus rides
: Include characters from different social circles, such as athletes, artists, and bookworms, to capture a wider range of experiences.