"The people we love hurt us the most because we taught them how." Isabella N. Ebhaleme. Self harm is her relief from the pangs of her reality. Nadiya, abused by her father seeks liberation. In her final year in highschool, she's offered an opportunity for her voice to be heard. However, she's haunted by the fleeting images of her past. Will she let it define her future? Secret Scars is a psychological fiction on Nadiya's journey to redemption.

When Ben's secret boyfriend, Mickey, forgets he exists, he discovers an underground world of wizards and teams up with Mickey's impostor to save him. ***** After a whirlwind affair during junior year, Ben didn't hear a word from Mickey over the summer. So, on the first day of school, Ben confronted his secret boyfriend. Only Mickey had no idea what Ben was talking about. Something was deeply wrong, and soon Ben learns it involves a world of wizards, Mickey's family, and a sleeping curse! The only way for Ben to save Mickey is to journey into a realm of magic with a man who looks just like Mickey, and as spells start flying so do feelings. Ben has to save Mickey, survive the coming battles and stay true to his heart, or he'll lose everything. [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]