The Kiss of Judas⠀✘⠀ LGBT+

In the face of rampant homophobia among his peers, sixteen year-old Cameron Tate keeps his head down, never humoring his bigoted peers with conversation. After all, his secret must be held close to his chest: he's gay. If anyone learned of and reported it to the administration, it would be grounds for expulsion; thus, Cameron's social life begins and ends with his play rehearsals. When the actor portraying Judas Iscariot in Eden Christian School's winter production abruptly drops out a month before the show, Cameron finds himself promoted to acting alongside Des Jacobs, his straight, taken, and out-of-league crush. Upon growing closer to Des, however, he learns that the object of his affections is more than what meets the eye. They say "love wins," but in a totalitarian private school environment, can it?

The following story, loosely inspired by real life events, contains strong homophobia and strong language. Reader discretion is advised.