The narrator, Bonnie, has a condition called "Chrome Trick" that causes her hair to turn white. She was once part of a wealthy family, but after her father lost all their money, they had to move to a small apartment and attend a private school on a tight budget. Bonnie's older sister and brother were spoiled and selfish, while Bonnie was kind and hardworking.
Bonnie started writing stories about her crazy family under a fake name and publishing them online. The stories became popular, but things took a turn when her bully, Julia, discovered that Bonnie was the writer. Julia, who was also the person Bonnie had been chatting with online under the name "Freak Prisoner," turned against her and started spreading rumors about Bonnie.
Bonnie's life became more complicated, but she eventually found love with a boy named Eric, who appreciated her uniqueness. Bonnie apologized to her brothers and others who were hurt by her stories and stopped writing. She also learned to love herself, including her white hair, and found happiness with Eric.
In the end, Bonnie got a scholarship to a writing program and became a book editor. She married Eric and had two beautiful children, and she now writes stories only for them. The story teaches the importance of self-acceptance, kindness, and finding one's true identity.
Here are the key facts from the text, numbered and in short sentences:
1. The narrator's hair started turning white when they were seven years old.
2. The narrator's family used to be rich, but their dad lost all his money in a scam.
3. The family had to move from a mansion to a small apartment in another city.
4. The narrator's dad became depressed and stopped working.
5. The narrator's mom insisted on sending the children to a private school.
6. The narrator started writing stories about their crazy family and published them online under a fake name.
7. The narrator's stories became popular, and they started receiving comments and messages from fans.
8. The narrator met a boy named Eric who became their friend and later their boyfriend.
9. Eric asked the narrator to be his girlfriend, and they said yes.
10. The narrator's brothers were angry with them for writing stories about them.
11. The narrator's mom was proud of them for making money from their writing.
12. The narrator and Eric were nominated as prom king and queen, which made Julia furious.
13. Julia was expelled from school after throwing a tantrum at the prom.
14. The narrator felt sorry for Julia, but also knew that her insecurities made her a bully.
15. The narrator got a scholarship to a writing program and later became a book editor.
16. The narrator is now married to Eric and has two beautiful children.