A teenager struggles to find change in his day-to-day life, battling with his own mind & issues at home, Thomas Blake longs for the kick he never knew he needed. Then came along a charismatic friend who guides him on a journey through the more interesting side of adolescence by exploring substances, socialising, and sexual exploration. But the line between the illusions of ecstasy and reality start to blur as the months go by, and Thomas' life becomes a roller-coaster he may not survive, in this dark, queer, coming-of-age novel. Content Warning ⚠️ Includes strong course language, descriptions of drug & alcohol use, sexual references, mention of suicidal thoughts & self-harm, sexual assault, depictions of addiction, & themes of violence. An upcoming first novel by me! All images (except for the cover of my novel) are not mine & all credit goes to the original authors!