At Arm's Reach (Male Jesse x GN reader)

TW⚠: This story contains themes of child abuse, gore, strong violence, mentions of PTSD, strong language, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, descriptions of low self-esteem, negative body image, child abandonment, and childhood trauma. Reader discretion is advised.

You have a terrible past and dark secrets, that should never see the light of day. Rejected by those you used to hold dear, you don't need anyone, and they don't need you. After that, you can't trust yourself to live or to care anymore, what's the point? Despite being so full of life, the world is nothing but a bleak wasteland in your gaze. Cursed to live a lone rogue for the rest of your miserable days, or so you thought.

But fate intervenes in the form of a young boy named Lukas, extending an unexpected invitation to join "The Ocelots." As you reluctantly venture into their world, they tell you of a rival group made of losers and outcasts. Strangely, you find an inexplicable connection to these supposed "losers," and against your better judgment, a seed of concern takes root within you. Then, tragedy strikes, and a terrible beast is unleashed on the land, devouring anything and everything in its path with an insatiable hunger... Will you fight with your newfound friends? Will you slink back into the shadows to remain a rogue? Will romance bloom in the heat of disaster? Will your secrets come crawling out of the dark? Will your horrible past haunt you forever? Will you finally let down those walls you've been hiding behind for so long? Or, is it better to keep Jesse and the gang at arm's reach?

Authors note: This story will go through Seasons 1 and 2 of Minecraft Story Mode! Enjoy! Also, I am a college sophomore with a part-time job. Updates are slow and I apologize! Spoiler!: I might be adding my version of season 3!

P.S.: This story is up on A03 as well! Check it out there if Wattpad isn't really your thing!