steph_pesi

It had been a joke made by his best friend and that plunged him into a world that he couldn’t escape.

Matthew Henderson is dealing with his parents going through a hellish divorce, and with self-worth issues added to the mix he wanted to do something to help his dad who was doing everything he could for both of them. A tasteless joke by his friend, telling him to show off on camera set things in motion.

Matthew discovers a side of the internet that keeps pulling him in. Will he stay afloat or will he be pulled under.

The Male Entertainer

<p>The drive back home was silent. Two hospital visits in the past two months. He hoped the hospital wouldn't call social services. Finding Matthew unconscious and naked in a motel room was bound to give both of them a heart attack. He had never seen Helen like that ever. He'd never want to see that again. What had happened? Matt was the only one who knew but he wasn't saying anything.</p>

<p>He never thought he'd see the grey streaks so soon, but they were there. Stood out in his roots. Not so prominent yet but they were on their way. He looked at the rearview mirror to see how he was doing. Matt just busied himself with looking out the window, still refusing to look at anyone or talk to anyone. He didn't even know if Beck knew about this, but he thought it was better that he didn't come. He didn't want him to feel crowded.</p>

Chapter 40