[ONGOING REVISIONS; 29 CHAPTERS CURRENTLY EDITED] In the aftermath of his boyfriend's suicide attempt, Tristan Smith decides it's best to distance himself from not only his lover's problems, but also from his lover. Feeling overwhelmed, Tristan returns to his home state, Texas. In an attempt to forget the past year, Tristan submerges himself in his old life. However, it's in Texas Tristan learns it's not easy to run away from your past. **THIS CANNOT BE READ AS A STAND ALONE BOOK**

A Story Of Orion's Second Rehab Stint And His Personal Growth ~Photo via shutterstock.com, Item I.D. 153255017~ **PLEASE READ THE FIRST CHAPTER FOR FULL DISCLOSURE CONTENT AND TRIGGER WARNINGS!!!** **This CANNOT be read as a stand-alone book**

Orion Bauwens: Pale. Black-clad. Smoker. Misanthrope. Delinquent. Foul-mouthed. Troubled teen. Musical genius? Jake never expected to befriend anyone like Orion Bauwens. Yet after their High School orientation, the pair struck up an unlikely friendship. A friendship that, unbeknownst to them, would send them down a path riddled with trials and tribulations, death, heartbreak, and eventual fame. **CONTENT WARNING** This book is intended for mature audiences ONLY. Non-gratuitous depictions of sex, drug use, and under-age drinking are found within this book. POSSIBLY TRIGGERING TOPICS INCLUDING CHILD ABUSE, ABORTION, DEPRESSION, HOMOPHOBIA (INCLUDING GAY BASHING), SUICIDE, AND SUICIDAL IDEATION ARE INCLUDED. READER DISCRETION IS HEAVILY ADVISED. **THIS CAN BE READ AS A STAND ALONE BOOK** ~IMPRESSIVE RANKINGS~ #12 out of 1.88k doubt #23 out of 3.2K stories abortion #71 out of 6.53k guitar #77 out of 10.2k unknown #69 out of 10.2k addiction #845 out of 40.2k fear #371 out of 16.5k scared #952 out of 29.2k mentalhealth #15 out of 345 lgbtchallenge ~TOP TEN~ #3 out of 274 risingstar

Life has never been better for Tristan. Orion has been on the road to recovery for a year now. With each passing day, Orion improves and becomes happier. The band is flourishing, setting the precedence for generations to come. Life seems perfect. That is, until something catastrophic and unthinkable happens. Will they be able to come out the other end in one piece, or will a rainy day in Colorado be their undoing? More importantly, who will live? **CONTENT WARNING** This book includes situations intended for adults, including depictions of a graphic car accident, depression, mental illness, addictions, and sex. THE SECONDARY MAIN CHARACTER (Orion) SUFFERS FROM CLINICAL DEPRESSION. This book addresses social issues including adoption (including failed attempts), losing a sibling, physical and emotional child abuse, and homophobia. **THERE IS A REFERENCE TO CHILD MOLESTATION** This is NOT condoned by ANY means whatsoever. Furthermore, I tried to keep it as vague as possible and the scene has been heavily edited to be as non-offensive and disturbing as possible. READER DISCRETION IS HEAVILY ADVISED BEFORE CONSUMING THIS BOOK. ~IMPRESSIVE RANKINGS~ #48 out of 12.8k stories growth #141 out of 7.9k stories lifechanging #46 out of 2.6k lifeordeath #110 out of 5.61k crash ~TOP TEN~ #8 out of 341 adversity #10 out of 91 medicaldrama

Everyone wants to be famous. Everyone knows it's not all it's cracked up to be. So it's confounding to Orion Bauwens why anyone would lust to be in his position. He loves what he does; singing and songwriting are his life. Yet he's starting to feel the pitfalls that come with fame. And honestly? He's not sure if he's going to survive. How does one follow their dreams when they have to fight against themselves? 🎶3RD PLACE WINNER OF THE GAYISM AWARDS, 2021🎶 #WattOriginals2020 🎸FEATURED ON THE WATTPAD STORIESUNDISCOVERED PROFILE🎸 ⭐FEATURED ON THE WATTPAD MUSIC PROFILE⭐ **CONTENT AND TRIGGER WARNING** A main character suffers from depression. Brief references to self-harm and abuse. READER DISCRETION IS ADVISED; I AM MAKING THAT CLEAR IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WATTPAD RULES AND GUIDELINES. ❣️❤️THIS CAN BE READ AS A STAND ALONE BOOK❤️❣️ ~IMPRESSIVE RANKINGS~ # 8 out of 3.99k stories FreeTheLGBT #198 out of 24.8k stories struggle #812 out of 52.3k stories lost #42 out of 10.5k stories confused #281 out of 25K stories problems #812 out of 104k stories sadness #197 out of 16K stories scared ~TOP TEN~ #4 out of 208 stories obsessivecompulsivedisorder #5 out of 238 stories scaredtolove #9 out of 689 bulimianervosa