"HARD AND SOFT" weaves an evocative narrative of a young man's quest for authenticity amidst the chaos of his inner world. Sanele Ndaba, masquerading as Kent Baker, endures the veneer of collegiate success while wrestling with deep-seated emotional strife. His journey is marked by the scars of familial fracture and a profound identity struggle. An unforeseen revelation through a harrowing incident strips away his assumed identity, catapulting him into a raw confrontation with his true essence. This story is a testament to the arduous yet redemptive odyssey towards embracing one's genuine self and finding solace within.