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The Real Fix

Chapter 0 - Welcome to The Real Fix

Chapter 0 - Welcome to The Real Fix

Jun 21, 2025

Hey! Thanks for checking out The Real Fix.

This story is already fully written, and I’ll be releasing new episodes twice a week — every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 AM PDT.

That means you’re getting the whole story. No waiting forever. No ghost updates. Just me, slowly peeling back the emotional layers of a bunch of messy, idiot characters. Whenever a chapter has multiple parts, they will all be released on the same day.

By the way, all the art has been created by me.




This is a coming-of-age story about bad decisions, bruised knuckles, late-night conversations, and maybe — just maybe — healing.

There’s queerness. There’s trauma. There’s slow-burn romance. There’s that one best friend who’s not as okay as he pretends to be.
And at the center of it all, there’s Troy — trying (and often failing) to keep it together while everything quietly unravels.




Chapter List:

Chapter 1 – First Contact
I don’t usually expect a terrible day to lead to something good. But sometimes it does.

Chapter 2 – Bruised Edges
It wasn’t just the bruises. It was what they made people see.

Chapter 3 – Evil Twin
She sees right through me and maybe that's not such a bad thing.

Chapter 4 – Ghosted
The silence says more than any rejection could.

Chapter 5 – Hangover Heart
Regret lingers longer than the buzz.

Chapter 6 – From Ghosted to Hired
Second changes don't usually come with a paycheck.

Chapter 7 – Part of the Club
Sometimes belonging feels like pretending.

Chapter 8 – Call of the Void
When I tried too hard to feel something, I ended up feeling nothing.

Chapter 9 – Lollipops and Lies
I can’t hide from someone who knows where I work.

Chapter 10 – Dropped Books
Now I can’t stop thinking about it. And I like it.

Chapter 11 – Toilet Paper and Other Turning Points
It’s funny how normal things can turn into something more.

Chapter 12 – Like This?
Touch is easy. Intimacy isn’t.

Chapter 13 – The Night Fell, And So Did He
Some falls feel like flying. Until you hit the ground.

Chapter 14 – Preset Feelings
He came for popcorn. He stayed for the existential intimacy.

Chapter 15 – The Side Effects of Being a Dumb Kid
You grow up too fast when you stop feeling safe.

Chapter 16 – The Last Chip
We’re all still standing. Just... a bit crooked.

Chapter 17 – Study, Cry, Repeat
Sometimes it’s not the grade that breaks me. It’s what I think it says about me.

Chapter 18 – Just a Bit Means a Lot
He’s not afraid of being hated. He’s afraid of not being seen the same way again.

Chapter 19 – Every Inch Was Yes
I didn’t plan to go further. But neither of us stopped.

Chapter 20 – Almost Didn’t Cry
Coming out wasn’t the hard part. The way she looked at me was.

Chapter 21 – Not a Junkie
Recovery isn’t loud. It’s one painful choice after another.

Chapter 21 – Back to the Middle Ages
Guess who's not allowed to run a medieval gay hotel?

Chapter 23 – I Love You
He said it first. I almost ruined it. But somehow, it still felt perfect.

Chapter 24 - The End


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Troy’s got it all figured out—ignore your feelings, make bad decisions, and pretend nothing matters. It’s not healthy, but hey, it’s efficient.

Then Chris transfers to his school. Soft-spoken. Too kind. Wears glasses unironically. The kind of guy who actually listens when you talk—and worst of all, notices when you're not okay.

Troy doesn’t have time for this. He already has a best friend with a self-destructive streak, a family that doesn’t get it, and a growing list of regrets.

He’s not looking for a real fix. But maybe one finds him anyway.

The Real Fix is a slow-burn coming-of-age story about messy friendships, first love, and the uncomfortable process of actually... feeling things.

Content Warnings:

This story deals with themes of mental health, emotional and physical abuse, addiction, homophobia, and self-destructive behavior.
Nothing graphic, though.
It also includes LGBTQ+ romance and emotionally heavy content.

So if any of these topics feel triggering, please skip this story for now—and feel free to come back when you're in a better headspace. Your wellbeing comes first.

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