Emilio "Milo" Candelario has always centered his life around the people he cares for most—his loyal best friend Nia, his fiercely protective older sister Marisela, and his childhood friend Daniel.
At 21, Milo is no stranger to the ache of unrequited love, harboring a quiet, years-long crush on Nia, the person who knows him better than anyone. But when a single night causes Nia to waver after his confession, Milo's world shifts.
Milo is forced to confront something new, but also the complications that come when past lives collide. Torn between old wounds and new desires, Milo faces the challenge of embracing who he truly is—while navigating love, family expectations, and his own self-worth.
But with his heart on the line, one question lingers: Can he finally let go of the expectations crushing him, or will he remain trapped underneath the surface?
This story contains adult themes, sexual themes, strong language, LGBTQ+ love, LGBTQ+ relationships, self-harm, and topics about physical and mental abuse which can be triggering topics.
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General FictionFor years, I've been writing in silence, creating worlds, characters, and stories that lived only in the margins of my notebooks and tucked-away folders on my computer. Writing has always been my escape, something I've done for myself-a way to step...
