Gestation

His dream girl opens a door and exposes his past nightmare.
Every story has a beginning, a gestation period where things takes time to manifest. This novella shows before Natro, Resna, and Xavor ruled the kingdom of Jacmuir, they were ordinary college students navigating their senior year at Jacmuir University.

Xavor, a recluse Honors student, watched cautiously as Natro, the popular guy on campus, won over the student body with the promise of a legendary Homecoming costume party aimed to win Resna’s heart. Under some coercion, Xavor reluctantly helps Natro with his party plans in the hopes of finding the perfect time to tell Resna he has feelings for her. This handsome booklover isn't sure how she’ll react but he must find out before Natro discovers their playful rivalry is a serious competition.

At the legendary costume party, Xavor finds himself confronting a secret from his past that will change Resna’s and Natro’s perception of him and seal their bond as friends forever.