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The Real Fix
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The Real Fix

Shrimpy
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LGBTQ+ Romance Drama
The Real Fix
The Real Fix
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  • Part 1 - Call of the Void

    Episode 1

    Part 1 - Call of the Void

    Jun 24, 2025599 views

  • First Contact (Part 1) - Troy's Journal Chapter 1

    Episode 2

    First Contact (Part 1) - Troy's Journal Chapter 1

    Jun 24, 2025473 views

  • First Contact (Part 2) - Troy's Journal Chapter 1

    Episode 3

    First Contact (Part 2) - Troy's Journal Chapter 1

    Jun 24, 2025321 views

  • Bruised Edges - Troy's Journal Chapter 2

    Episode 4

    Bruised Edges - Troy's Journal Chapter 2

    Jun 27, 2025330 views

  • Evil Twin - Troy's Journal Chapter 3

    Episode 5

    Evil Twin - Troy's Journal Chapter 3

    Jul 01, 2025266 views

  • Ghosted - Troy's Journal Chapter 4

    Episode 6

    Ghosted - Troy's Journal Chapter 4

    Jul 03, 2025103 views

  • Hangover Heart - Troy's Journal Chapter 5

    Episode 7

    Hangover Heart - Troy's Journal Chapter 5

    Jul 08, 2025212 views

  • From Ghosted to Hired - Troy's Journal Chapter 6

    Episode 8

    From Ghosted to Hired - Troy's Journal Chapter 6

    Jul 10, 2025246 views

  • Part of the Club - Troy's Journal Chapter 7

    Episode 9

    Part of the Club - Troy's Journal Chapter 7

    Jul 15, 2025233 views

  • Call of the Void - Troy's Journal Chapter 15

    Episode 10

    Call of the Void - Troy's Journal Chapter 15

    Jul 17, 202593 views

  • Lollipops and Lies - Troy's Journal Chapter 9

    Episode 11

    Lollipops and Lies - Troy's Journal Chapter 9

    Jul 22, 2025222 views

  • Dropped Books - Troy's Journal Chapter 10

    Episode 12

    Dropped Books - Troy's Journal Chapter 10

    Jul 24, 2025225 views

  • Toilet Paper and Other Turning Points - Troy's Journal Chapter 11

    Episode 13

    Toilet Paper and Other Turning Points - Troy's Journal Chapter 11

    Jul 29, 2025232 views

  • Like this? - Troy's Journal Chapter 12

    Episode 14

    Like this? - Troy's Journal Chapter 12

    Jul 29, 2025245 views

  • The Night Fell, And So Did He - Troy's Journal Chapter 10

    Episode 15

    The Night Fell, And So Did He - Troy's Journal Chapter 10

    Jul 31, 202573 views

  • Popcorn and Airports - Troy's Journal Chapter 14

    Episode 16

    Popcorn and Airports - Troy's Journal Chapter 14

    Aug 03, 2025230 views

  • The Side Effects of Being a Broken Kid - Troy's Journal Chapter 15

    Episode 17

    The Side Effects of Being a Broken Kid - Troy's Journal Chapter 15

    Aug 05, 202565 views

  • Last Chip. First Time. - Troy's Journal Chapter 16

    Episode 18

    Last Chip. First Time. - Troy's Journal Chapter 16

    Aug 07, 202577 views

  • Study, Cry, Repeat (Part 1) - Troy's Journal Chapter 17

    Episode 19

    Study, Cry, Repeat (Part 1) - Troy's Journal Chapter 17

    Aug 10, 2025224 views

  • Study, Cry, Repeat (Part 2) - Troy's Journal Chapter 17

    Episode 20

    Study, Cry, Repeat (Part 2) - Troy's Journal Chapter 17

    Aug 10, 2025228 views

Creator

  • shrimpity182
    Shrimpy

Description

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, three-part coming-of-age story about messy friendships, first love, and the uncomfortable process of actually… feeling things.

Part 1 – Call of the Void (High school, junior year): Troy’s side of the story. Reckless, impulsive, alive. First love in all its fire and chaos.

Part 2 – Karma (Second year of college): Chris’s side. Quieter, heavier. Guilt, lies, and the slow unraveling that follows.

Part 3 – Déjà Vu (Six years later, adult life): A reunion, a second chance, and the question of whether love can survive the past.

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.

#bl#lgbt#coming_of_age#Emotional#healing#slow_burn#mental_health#teen_drama#found_family#queer_romance

Completed series

Genres

  • LGBTQ+
  • Romance
  • Drama

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Details

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, three-part coming-of-age story about messy friendships, first love, and the uncomfortable process of actually… feeling things.

Part 1 – Call of the Void (High school, junior year): Troy’s side of the story. Reckless, impulsive, alive. First love in all its fire and chaos.

Part 2 – Karma (Second year of college): Chris’s side. Quieter, heavier. Guilt, lies, and the slow unraveling that follows.

Part 3 – Déjà Vu (Six years later, adult life): A reunion, a second chance, and the question of whether love can survive the past.

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.

#bl#lgbt#coming_of_age#Emotional#healing#slow_burn#mental_health#teen_drama#found_family#queer_romance

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