First day at West High School
by Arielle Rodriguez
read by Arielle Rodriguez
Part 1 of the School Chronicles series
A new school. A painful secret. Two unlikely allies.
When Gono walks through the gates of West High School, he's not just the new kid-he's a quiet survivor hiding a life shaped by rejection, trauma, and shame. Trapped in the luxury of a cold adoptive home and haunted by a condition he's too afraid to share, Gono just wants to blend in and survive.
But West High doesn't let anyone stay invisible for long.
Bullied from day one and carrying the weight of a humiliating secret, Gono's life seems destined for disaster-until he meets Gojyo, a fiery rebel with a heart of gold, and Koryu, a brooding loner with a hidden sense of honor. Together, they form an unlikely bond-a silent pact to stand against the cruelty of the world and the shadows within themselves.
As whispers turn to threats and bullies cross the line into blackmail, Gono must find the strength to speak up, push back, and finally face what he's been running from all his life.
Raw, emotional, and deeply human, First Day at West High School is a gripping story of friendship, vulnerability, and courage in the face of relentless adversity. For anyone who's ever felt out of place, this journey will speak directly to your heart.
Trigger warning: This audiobook contains themes of bullying, trauma, incontinence, and emotional abuse.