The Devil Inside By Nicky James – Recommended

: Now a "hollow shell," Oakland is married to a woman he cannot love and is drowning in depression and addiction to pills and alcohol.

As teenagers, and Jameson shared an innocent love that was shattered when they were forced into eight months of conversion therapy. Conditioned to view their attraction as a "sickness" or "the devil inside," they spent years attempting to live "normal" lives, only to spiral into self-destruction. The Devil Inside by Nicky James

: This is a deeply emotional, raw read featuring themes of mental health, self-harm, and religious trauma. Book Details Genre Contemporary M/M Romance, Dark Romance Format Standalone Novel, 346 pages Audiobook Narrated by Nick J. Russo Steam Level Explicit Open Door : Now a "hollow shell," Oakland is married

: Struggling with intense rage and suicidal ideation, Jameson feels controlled by an evil presence born from the trauma of his past. Key Themes & Elements : This is a deeply emotional, raw read

: Years later, the two men reunite and must navigate a "slow and messy" path toward healing and self-acceptance.

: This story contains intense depictions of self-harm, addiction, and the psychological aftermath of conversion therapy. It is highly recommended to check full content warnings before reading.