In 2011, the world came to an end. Or at least that is how it felt to 16-year-old Blake Patterson when he was betrayed by his childhood best friend whom he loved. Feeling as though his world was falling apart, him and his family relocate to a new town, craving a fresh start. Blake, carrying the weight of his past trauma, must confront the challenge of adapting to a new environment and attending a new school.
The story delves into Blake's journey of healing, as he gradually learns to rebuild trust, make new friends, and find his place in this unfamiliar environment, all while dealing with the lingering effects of the betrayal that shaped his outlook on relationships.
Includes warnings for swearing and homophobic slurs, bullying and violence, suicidal thoughts and self harm, sexual assault, and death.
"Goodbye, Sam Thomas Foster,"
"Goodbye, Michael October Valley,"
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When Michael came out, life as he knew it ended.
Everything fell apart and he lost his best friend.
Now, four years later, his former best friend, Sam Foster, is suddenly reappearing in Michael's life.
A school camp to solve the rivalry between two school's football teams pushes the former friends closer together and it isn't long before old feelings start to ignite once more.
There's only one problem. The past.
Will Michael be able to forgive Sam for what happened after he came out, or will the two continue to wander away from each other, lost forever.