Elusive Slumber (boyxboy)

Left on his own with an abusive father, Ren knows the meaning of tragedy. His only escape are his dreams. There he isn't haunted by his past, afraid of his father, and he doesn't have to lie to his friends. But, it isn't long until not even sleep can offer him the warm embrace of a sanctuary. He can feel himself slipping, slowly unraveling, falling deeper into the insanity of his existence. That is, until one person offers him what he's always wanted; love. Ren soon learns, everything comes with a price and he's not the only one keeping secrets.