The story of two people with a love-hate relationship, brought together by a book.

su·i·cide; ˈso͞oiˌsīd/ [noun] 1. the action of killing oneself intentionally. 2. intentionally kill oneself. a story of a senior high school student faking her own death to reach out to other students. © 2014 by pariahs. All Rights Reserved cover by: -polaroids- Other # 23 / Teen Fiction # 107

All a bully needs is a victim. Unfortunately, that victim was her. *** Full Description Inside! *** "Such an emotional filled story! I think this topic needs to be written more about." - @heatherbloggs

LGBTQ Lit. Four boys that have something in common: they're all heading to the Chicago Hartley Psychiatric Hospital for Troubled Teens, and they are all, well, troubled teens. Blaise Christianson-15-Chicago, IL: The boy who wears long sleeves even during the hottest days of summer. Rory Jefferson-16-New York, NY: The boy who always "ate before he came" and insists the sounds coming from the bathroom are due to the fact that "he does not feel well." Gabe DeLucille-16-Indianapolis, IN: The boy who tried to take his own life but hates the word "suicide." Blake Terry-17-Dallas, TX: The boy who drinks himself to sleep every night because "maybe he'll finally feel something this time." Read as lives collide and fuse together while our characters embark on a journey of self discovery and learn a lesson that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.

Gabriel Dawson tries to stay hidden when he attends his high school. He does not want to attract unwanted attention since he already has a living nightmare at home. When he meets April Cadena, the schools golden girl, he was surprised she wanted to befriend him. I mean after all he is a sad boy. ***Warning: abuse/ domestic violence and drug use.

"Life, Luke had decided, was colourless."