Her eyes hone in on it, squinting as she reads. I’m met with a curious glance by a young, impeccably dressed, woman behind the long reception desk as I pass through the revolving glass doors. The first day in any new job is always daunting, but stepping into my first role in a publishing house pushes a further stab of pressure into my gut. A rush of peace, contentment, washes over my dying body, cleansing my soul as I drift into the serene darkness, embracing the shadow for the first time in my life.īeads of nerves roll around in my stomach as I walk into Holden House, the tallest building in the centre of Manchester. My body starts to tremble and I lie back in the bathtub, closing my eyes.
As I watch my tormented life seep from my body in thick, red spirals, a small smile crawls onto my lips. Today, I welcome the pain as it slices into my wrist, knowing it will be the last time. Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. There are no more pieces left to try and put back together. ***Please note*** This book contains scenes of self harm, mental illness and suicidal ideation which may pose as a trigger, or be uncomfortable for some readers.It’s taken everything. Not suitable for readers under 18 years of age due to language and sexual content. Is Theodore strong enough to confront James’ demons? More importantly, is James? James believes nobody deserves the burden of being attached to him. He can’t afford to care for someone who can never reciprocate, not once they find out who he really is. Just a little fun – that’s what James tells himself. James Holden hasn’t been able to stop thinking about his encounter with the timid man he met in a club bathroom last week, and when he discovers the one haunting his dreams is an employee, he can’t seem to stop himself from pursuing him.
Until he meets James Holden, CEO of Holden House. As he settles into his new role, makes new friends, and dreams of making it to the top, everything is going to plan. When Theodore Davenport decides to switch his mundane job for a career, he walks into Holden House Publishing with enthusiasm and determination to succeed.
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