Side Effects

High school can be Hell on Earth, a fact that Isaac Matthews knows all too well. How is a guy supposed to deal with Anxiety Disorder, adolescent hormones and college and career choices all at once? On top of all that, he meets Grace—the beautiful, outgoing new girl who shakes his very foundation and grounds him at the same time.

What he does is try the medication that’s supposed to make him better, knowing that there’s a chance he could just get worse. Warning: Side Effects may include increased heart rate, dry mouth, interrupted speech, elevated body temperature, and dizziness or lightheadedness upon seeing her smile.

Soundtrack

Empty Room – Marjorie Fair

Numbness for Sound – Howie Day

Everybody Hurts – R.E.M.

Helter Skelter – The Beatles

Numb – Airborne Toxic Event

Where Is My Mind? – The Pixies

Answered Prayer – Keri Noble

Do Not Hang Your Head – Elizabeth and the Catapult

Bones – Swear and Shake

Apologies on Napkins – Archie Star

Hang On – Guster

Death – White Lies

So Much – The Spill Canvas

Take My Hand – The Cab

The Light – Sara Bareilles

Love – Matt Morris

It’s Working – MGMT

Good Day – Jukebox the Ghost

You, My Love – Marcus Foster

I’m in Peace – Justin Nozuka


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