WEIRD FEELING Novel

At sixteen, Michael, the admired school student known for his intelligence, kindness, and striking looks, faces a turbulent period of adolescence. His innocent admiration for his male classmates transforms into a powerful, unsettling attraction, filling him with both excitement and fear. This novel explores the profound internal struggle of a young man grappling with a secret that feels overwhelming. Michael's dawning same-sex attraction isn't a simple realization but a disorienting and guilt-ridden experience. He is trapped in a severe internal conflict, a confusing struggle where desires for both males and females clash, leaving him feeling empty and profoundly adrift. The narrative questions who he can confide in when his own emerging identity feels like a betrayal, and whether anyone can truly comprehend the complex emotions that are pulling him in opposing directions.