The narrator, Isabel, shares her story of growing up with a passion for ocean conservation. She applies for a prestigious marine conservation program in Costa Rica, led by Henry, and is accepted despite being unable to afford it. At the program, Isabel meets Emma, Henry's daughter, who is eccentric and possessive of her boyfriend, Sam. Isabel and Sam bond over their shared passion for conservation, but Emma's behavior becomes increasingly erratic and possessive. As the program progresses, Isabel discovers that Sam is only in the relationship with Emma out of obligation to Henry. Emma's behavior escalates, and she fakes her own disappearance, causing a massive search effort. Isabel confronts Emma, who reveals her true nature and control over Sam. Isabel distances herself from Emma and Sam, focusing on her YouTube channel and starting her own volunteer center. Years later, Emma shows up, having undergone therapy for her behavior, and asks for forgiveness. She also reveals that she has arranged for MrBeast to visit Isabel's volunteer center, and Isabel forgives her. The story concludes with Emma introducing Isabel to Sam, who has broken up with Emma, and the two share a kiss, starting a new relationship.
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1. The narrator, Isabel, grew up with her single mother in a house near the beach.
2. Isabel has been obsessed with ocean life and its surroundings since she was a child.
3. At 17, Isabel was the youngest and most decorated volunteer in beach cleanup campaigns.
4. Isabel had her own YouTube channel about marine life.
5. Isabel was invited to join a summer marine conservation program in Costa Rica.
6. The program was led by a man named Henry, who was impressed by Isabel's work.
7. Isabel was offered a full scholarship to join the program.
8. Isabel met a girl named Emma, who was Henry's daughter, and they became roommates.
9. Emma was strange and had a collection of dolls that she treated as if they were alive.
10. Isabel met a guy named Sam, who was Emma's boyfriend.
11. Isabel and Sam started talking and discovered they had a lot in common.
12. Emma was jealous of Isabel and Sam's growing friendship.
13. Isabel and Sam were assigned to the same team for a beach cleanup competition.
14. Emma left a message saying she was leaving forever and couldn't be found.
15. Isabel and Sam searched for Emma and eventually found her safe and sound.
16. Emma was angry with Sam for talking to Isabel and felt betrayed.
17. Sam revealed that he was only in a relationship with Emma because he felt obligated to Henry.
18. Isabel and Sam kissed, and Emma was furious.
19. The camp ended, and Isabel went back to working on her YouTube channel.
20. Isabel started making a lot of money from her channel and eventually started her own volunteer center.
21. Emma showed up at Isabel's volunteer center and apologized for her past behavior.
22. Emma revealed that she had been to therapy and was trying to be a better person.
23. Emma had arranged for Mr. Bean to visit Isabel's volunteer center and cover it in his next video.
24. Isabel forgave Emma and they became friends.
25. Emma introduced Isabel to Sam, and they started a romantic relationship.