The Heart’s Reflection

When Maya signed up for her university's LGBT club, she hoped for a sense of community and belonging. A safe place to relate to others who share her experience. Instead, she finds a disheveled young man who asks a few too many questions and drags her into uncharted territory. Juggling transphobic co-workers, an old friend who has been acting strange, and a new guy who constantly keeps her on her toes, can Maya keep her head above water? Or will she crash and burn?

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Author's Note
The main characters in this story do not always behave like good people. They also do not speak for me or my views. I hope that's obvious to most people but I thought I would be safe. This account was always about me practicing writing more than anything, and creating and empathizing with flawed characters felt like a good step for growth. If transphobia, internalized or otherwise, is not something you want to read about, then this story may not be for you. I apologize if it dredges up any uncomfortable feelings in anyone, that was not my goal, I promise. Hopefully despite all of that, you enjoy reading my story!