By fate I heal

Hook:
In a tight-knit world of friends and family, two young men must navigate secrets, past pain, and the quiet sparks of a love that could change everything.

Set in the second-generation Hollow Boys universe, this story follows Reign Van Doren and Atlas Caldwell, two college students navigating friendship, family, and the quiet tension of a slowly growing romance. Surrounded by their tight-knit circle of friends-Seraphina, Ezra, Andromeda, Nora, Jude, Racer, Stella, and Scout-and their supportive, playful, and occasionally mischievous parents, the kids share a life of laughter, secrets, and shared histories.

Atlas hides a painful past behind his cheerful personality, and Reign, his quiet counterpart, gradually becomes the anchor he never knew he needed. As they navigate college, high school friends, and family dinners, their connection deepens in subtle, emotional ways, while past trauma and unspoken feelings surface, testing trust, vulnerability, and the bonds of their chosen family.

Rich in humor, heart, and slow-burn tension, the story is a detailed, immersive exploration of friendship, family dynamics, and the tender beginnings of love.