In the Shadows upon the Shores: A Novella

By Clinton Rusthoven

Johnny Higginbotham, an eighteen-year-old high school senior from the shores of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, seemed to have everything going for him. He loved wrestling, learning, new experiences, and his high school sweetheart. During his senior year, however, he began to realize that his attraction extended beyond traditional expectations-he was drawn to femininity regardless of sex. Though he kept those feelings private, they would shape his future in unexpected ways.

After college, Johnny and his longtime girlfriend parted ways, and he moved to San Diego to attend law school. Following graduation, he secured a prestigious position as a legal representative for a major telecommunications company. Still single, Johnny's life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Clarissa Eindhoven, a striking and mysterious woman sitting alone in a neighborhood tavern. Something about her feels strangely familiar.

What begins as a chance encounter soon blossoms into a passionate romance. Over the following months, Johnny falls deeply in love with Clarissa, despite never expecting to find himself in such a relationship. But as their bond strengthens, difficult truths emerge. Faced with revelations about Clarissa and challenges within himself, Johnny must decide whether he can embrace both love and authenticity. Can their relationship survive secrets, tragedy, and self-discovery-or will the weight of the past tear them apart?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1520218567
• ISBN13: 9781520218564
• Release Date: December 2016
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"