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​""I used to wear yellow. Every single day. I thought if I looked like sunshine, no one would see the monster in my head."" ​To her parents and her classmates, sixteen-year-old Elara is a success story. She is polite, studious, and draped in the bright, cheery wool of her signature yellow sweaters. But the sweater is a mask, hiding the ""nothingness"" that is slowly erasing her from the inside out. ​Behind closed doors, Elara is fighting a war on two fronts. One is against the ""Monster""-a cold, rhythmic voice in her head that whispers she is a burden. The other is against the suffocating silence of a family secret involving her Uncle Rick-a secret she carries to protect the people she loves. ​When the weight of the silence becomes too heavy to breathe, Elara is forced to make a choice: vanish into the shadows forever, or find the courage to speak the truth that could shatter her world. ​From the quiet isolation of 3:00 AM to the raw honesty of a hospital ward, Monster in My Head is an unflinching look at depression, recovery, and the power of breaking the silence. It is a story for the voiceless, a tribute to those still fighting, and a reminder that even the deepest darkness can be broken by a single, honest word. ​Content & Resource Information ​CONTENT NOTE: This novel is a work of fiction intended for Young Adult and Adult readers. It contains honest and potentially triggering depictions of: ​Major Depression and Anxiety ​Self-harm and Cutting ​Suicidal Ideation and Attempt ​Non-graphic references to Sexual Abuse ​South African Support: If you are struggling, please contact the SADAG Suicide Crisis Line at 0800 567 567 or Childline SA at 116. You are not alone.

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​Matthew Lungu, writing under the pen name Matt Writes, is an emerging storyteller dedicated to the craft of narrative. Currently navigating the vast landscape of modern fiction, Matthew views every page as an opportunity to learn and every chapter as a step toward mastery. His work focuses on authentic emotions and the evolving journey of his characters-a reflection of his own path as a developing writer.

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