Devonte, a star basketball player in college, was known for his prowess on the court. But behind the fame and victories, he harbored a secret about his sexuality, one he had kept hidden for years. Devonte was gay, and the world he lived in, the competitive world of college sports, didn't always feel accepting.
Off the court, he concealed his true self, not wanting to jeopardize his position or his relationships with teammates. He had mastered the art of compartmentalization, keeping his personal life completely separate from his public persona. It was a tough act to maintain, but he had managed it successfully for a long time.
Anybody he had intercourse with, male or female. He always had the upper hand and made them submit even when they were open to doing more, but soon enough he might have come to meet his match and this person was undoubtedly showing no remorse to ruin his reputation.
After she tragically loses her mother, Cassie turns to street fighting-but she soon learns that the biggest fights happen outside the ring.
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Seventeen-year-old Cassandra Haynes has never been one to follow the rules. Constantly on the brink of expulsion at school, she doesn't care what anyone thinks about her. But when tragedy strikes and she is left alone to care for her little sister, Cassie needs to find a way to survive and quick. Without telling a single soul, she moves to the next city over and turns to the only thing she knows--the illegal sport of street fighting. As her fights get grittier and more dangerous, Cassie finds out that there are even more people out for her blood. She'll do anything to protect her little sister and some people are about to learn the hard way.
Content and/or Trigger Warning: attempted suicide in Chapter 2.
[[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]
Link to the sequel - https://www.wattpad.com/story/29778845-the-mystery-fighter-ii
Cover designed by Ren T