The Many Fears of Daniel Beck

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After relentless bullying forced him to change schools, Daniel is slowly adjusting to his new surroundings. When the warm and outgoing Leon seems to be dead set on becoming his friend, Daniel suspects that he might be the target of a practical joke. Unable to resist Leon's desire to be friends, he still tries to keep him at arm's length - he fears Leon finding out that he is gay. But as they grow closer, Daniel realizes that he will have to face his trauma and open up about his anxieties... or risk losing the most intimate connection he has ever known. A quietly romantic coming-of-age novel about fear, struggle, hope & healing.