Elijah is a typical guy, nothing special. But, here's the thing, he was born a girl named Stephanie. He just came out to his family, and though his family is supportive, his peers in school have become increasingly hostile. To make things worse, Elijah's crush is dating the meathead jock that makes it his hobby to shove Elijah into the nearest walls and lockers. Getting through every day is hard enough, but when he crush starts to show interest in him, things really get complicated.

Want the straight-up truth? I was a stalker. Not in a creepy, needs to be locked up and have the key thrown away sort of way. Just in a minor, harmless as a newborn kitten way. Ever since I admitted that I indeed did like girls "in that way" I focused on her. However, if I was honest with myself, I'd been focused on that particular girl since she came to my rescue when we were eight-year-olds. Seventeen year old Kelsey Plumb sported the biggest crush on schoolmate Harriet Diamond and eventually makes her move. However, Harriet is reluctant to get involved as she isn't what or whom Kelsey believes her to be. What will occur when stubborn Kelsey finally learns the truth? Will they remain just schoolmates, become friends or possibly something more?

Classic Cinderella with a bit of a twist. Perhaps Ella didn't do indoor chores. Perhaps Ella wasn't recognized as a belle for the ball. Perhaps Ella was born as Dale. #lgbtq+ #humanishuman

Very edited version on Ao3 under the same title :)

PINOCCHIO tells the tale of forgiveness, friendship, and the desperate longing for acceptance. This is a coming-of-age story many look over. | This book is dedicated to all of the transgender children who wanted the acceptance of a family member but never received it. | |original story line|