Christine, a teenage girl recovering from depression, faces new challenges as she falls for her best friend, Tori, while secretly struggling with her mental health again. Unsure of her sexuality, Christine fears her friend group is falling apart and can feel herself falling into her familiar hole of darkness. Despite her confusion in finding herself, Christine knows Tori is her cure. Desolate explores Christine's journey of self-acceptance amidst mental health struggles and emerging queer identity. ~~~ TWS: Smoking, Self-Harm & Mention of Self Harm, Mention of Suicide, Sexual Scenes/Smut, Minor Sexual Assault, Panic Attacks (ongoing) (Be safe :b, do not read if triggering <3) ~~~ DESOLATE Definition: Feeling or showing misery, unhappiness, or loneliness. ~~~ Start Date: April 2024 Finish Date: N/A