Instinct

The story follows Skylar, a complex, nonbinary protagonist with a traumatic past and a guarded heart. Navigating sleepless nights and deep-seated anxiety, Belle finds temporary solace in cannabis, boxing, and a no-strings relationship with a woman named Jade. Despite her tough exterior, Belle's inner life is fraught with feelings of abandonment and pain, inherited from a family history of unhealed trauma. Her routine is disrupted by the mysterious, dangerous Thomas, whose unexpected appearance and intense demeanor stir a mix of attraction and fear within her. This encounter ignites a tension that challenges Belle's quest for control over her life, leaving her to confront her past and present struggles with power, vulnerability, and survival.