[Book 1] Malachi Richardson is confused. He's always been into girls but it just never felt quite right to him. The only other explanation is that he might be into guys, but he can't have that. With a family that is strictly religious, even his father being the pastor at the church he is forced to go to every Sunday. Will he be able to come to terms with what he is? Will he able to admit it to himself? More importantly will he be able to admit it to others? Markus King, the "King" of basketball. He's always known he wasn't interested in females ever since he was thirteen. There was just one problem, he was popular. Markus is scared to come out because he thinks it could ruin his reputation. Even though he couldn't care less what people think about him, he wants a future playing basketball. Who's going to take him seriously if they think he's a "fag". Will these two be able to complete their last year of high school holding back the secret of their true feelings? or will they decide to come out with each other? Prequel to "You With Her"

"-Watch where the fuck you're going" "The fuck? And if I don't?"

Where The Light Doesn't Reach is a raw and unflinching young adult contemporary novel that explores the lingering effects of trauma, mental illness, and the desperate search for connection. Carter has spent years perfecting the art of disappearing-hiding behind oversized hoodies, avoiding touch, and keeping people at arm's length. But when Gray, a persistent and enigmatic classmate, forces his way into Carter's life, the walls Carter has spent years building begin to crack. As the two navigate an unexpected friendship, Carter is confronted with the past he's tried so hard to bury. But survival comes at a cost, and facing the darkness means risking everything. Told in a gripping first-person narrative, Where The Light Doesn't Reach is about resilience, found family, and the struggle to believe in a future when the past won't let go. Content warnings: S/A, neglect, suicidal thoughts, loss/grief, self-harm, homophobia, slurs, physical violence, physical abuse, mental abuse, mental illness, recovery