Josh Ramsay, lead singer of the Canadian band "Marianas Trench" relapses and falls victim to the haunts in his own head. Who will be there to save him?

10-20-14: Novel is finished! . . Josh Ramsay of Marianas Trench falls back into some old habits that he didn't want and didn't ask for. Will he be able to save himself, or will he turn to skin and bones? (Story follows the lyrics of the MT song "Skin and Bones".) . . Trigger warnings for bulimia and anorexia.

Marianas Trench story based on the song "Toy Soldiers". The band plays a little prank on Josh that causes some rather unusual reactions from the lead singer. Cover photo by Tomi_lola.

Josh Ramsay of Marianas Trench has recurring thoughts, but he'll get through it like he always does. Just wait and see. Cover by Tomi_lola

The lead singer of Marianas Trench has his world blown apart in the blink of an eye. It wasn't Josh Ramsay's fault, but he's left to deal with the consequences and pick up the pieces with a little help from a friend. * * * This story is dedicated to [dontlietomehoney] for her inspiration and plot suggestions, as well as her time and effort in being a second set of eyes for me. * * * This is also dedicated to [quevvvvvvv] for being such a fantastic fan and reader. Happy birthday!! * * * Definitions that may be helpful: Harry Houdini: Illusionist noted for his escape acts. Prestidigitation: Sleight of hand. One Ahead: A principle in which the performer is at least one step ahead of the audience. The Pledge: The first step wherein a magician shows you something ordinary, but it probably isn't. The Turn: The second step where the magician makes the ordinary object do something extraordinary. The Prestige: The third and final step where you see something shocking you've never seen before. Misdirection: Making an audience look elsewhere while you perform a secret move. Parlor trick: A simple magic trick which is generally easy to execute. Maestro: A master of any art; an eminent composer or conductor of music. Coda: The ending of a piece of music. Gimmick: An object that appears natural but has been altered to create a magical effect. Revelation: The "miracle" or feeling of amazement at the outcome of a trick. Arthur Miller: Author of the book "Death of A Salesman".