Elijah Jude has an illness. But the illness dosent control who he is. After his abusive father gets sent to prison, the voices came. The doctors say he dissociates to stay alive. But it's much more complicated than that. Elijah has to learn to navigate through an unfamiliar world while dealing with Dissociative Identity Disorder, and severe P.T.S.D.

Carter's drowning and his parents only make it worse. They call him a disappointment, neglecting him and ignoring his cries for help, all while unaware of the dark secret he's kept for a very long time- A secret he doesn't want anyone to figure out. But there's a man named Gray who seems to appear out of nowhere, and he chose Carter as his new best friend. With his persistence and their growing friendship, it's only a matter of time before Carter's secret is exposed. What would happen then? - Cover by @Rosin_Reads - Content warnings: S/A, neglect, suicidal thoughts, loss/grief, self-harm, homophobia, slurs, physical violence, physical abuse, mental abuse, mental illness, recovery