Trapped Under Perfect
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Last published Tue, Jul 15, 2025
Sixteen-year-old Nathaniel "Nate" Holloway has everything-a prestigious last name, a mansion in the best part of town, and a reputation as one of the top rugby players in the country. To the outside world, he's the perfect son in the perfect family. But behind closed doors, his father's relentless expectations and brutal discipline control his every move. Failure is not an option. Weakness is unforgivable. And love? That's a privilege he doesn't deserve.
At school, Nate moves within the elite social circle, his best friend-the golden boy everyone adores-shining in the spotlight while he plays the role expected of him. Quiet. Strong. Unshakable. But inside, he's drowning under the weight of his father's grip, convinced that this life, this pain, is normal.
Then he meets her.
She's nothing like the world he knows-carefree, defiant, and unafraid to challenge everything he's been raised to believe. With her, Nate starts to see life beyond the rigid walls of his father's control. But breaking free means risking everything-his status, his future, and the illusion of perfection his family has worked so hard to maintain.
And his father will never let that happen.
Trapped Under Perfect is a gripping coming-of-age story about breaking cycles, finding freedom, and the courage it takes to choose your own path-even when the whole world is watching.
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