First published 2020
The protagonist stands at another crossroads, his life spinning between moments of reckless abandon and desperate attempts at connection. As a young Black gay man navigating his twenties, he finds himself caught in cycles of destructive behavior that promise escape but deliver only deeper isolation. His struggle with sex addiction becomes both symptom and cause of a larger battle with self-worth. Each encounter offers the possibility of genuine intimacy but often leads him further from the acceptance he craves. Friends drift away as his choices become more erratic. Family relationships strain under the weight of unspoken truths. Yet beneath the chaos runs a persistent hope that he might find a way to love himself and allow others to love him in return. The path toward healing proves neither straight nor simple, demanding he confront not just his compulsions but the pain that feeds them.
Genres: addiction, african-american, psychological-thriller, 21st-century, lgbt, gay
Vibes: dark, emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-driven, redemption-arc, self-acceptance
Period: 21st-century
33 pages · Paperback · Independently published
Content warnings: addiction, mental-illness, sexual-content