Explore what it means to be a teenager in our current society through the eyes of a boy who simply wants to be happy.
Living on the other side of 'Pretty Privilege', going against the standard of male beauty, and struggling with daily doubts about his intimacy is not an easy feat, especially when your sexuality is constantly questioned by family, 'friends', and even strangers.
In this book, I delve into my sexuality, reflecting on topics such as sex, self-esteem, self-confidence, my relationship with my parents, my experience with school bullying, loneliness, and above all, the desire to be loved.
I share my experiences, mistakes, and the things that have shaped me the most, all in a style inspired by Carrie Bradshaw from 'Sex and the City'.
Every day is different, and there is always a new question. The challenge lies in finding the answers to each one. How do we find the answers to each one? What am I doing wrong? Why was I born this way?
And the process of losing yourself, finding who you truly are, and not being a disappointment to myself, specifically, while being proud of myself.
This is my diary, a feverish journey of self-discovery and living under the pressure of your surroundings.
✦ New chapter every Friday! ☪︎
BOOK 1 in the Drowning/Bully Standalone Series.
WARNING: This book contains intense bullying, explicit scenes, triggering language, violence, and psychological content.
"You need to call off this party," I boldly told my stepbrother in the kitchen.
He cocked his head attractively, his thin eyes scrutinizing me. His upper lip curled up in that seductive habit that I had become familiar with.
"And why should I do that?" he murmured. His eyes were come-to-bed-with-me stunning, inviting with me with that inescapable pull, and damn if I didn't wet my panties.
Get it together, Madison, said my insidious voice.
I almost complied with that command until Caden went on and said something that left me breathless before his egotistical smirk. "Will you be my snack tonight?"
He hates you. Don't forget that. I was reminded by my subconscious.
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Caden always goes extreme to make my life a living hell since after our parents got married four years ago. Although I'm similar to my stepbrother-the only difference between us is: I am a surreptitious bully, and Caden's a blatant bully. I wonder how sharing the same apartment for our first year at Stanford University will turn out. Honestly? I'm not eager to find out.
Step into an adventure of passion, forgiveness, and second chances in this compelling two-part saga.
This is Caden and Madison's story.