In the Open
Evelyn VanHorn
As the resident playwright of his high school drama club, he’s comfortable behind the scenes—crafting stories about love, connection, and courage without ever stepping into the spotlight himself. Writing feels safe. Watching feels safer.
Then Mark Johnson, the school’s football captain, auditions for Alex’s play.
What begins as curiosity becomes something far more recognition. As rehearsals unfold, Alex finds himself drawn into Mark’s world—and forced to confront his own quiet habit of hiding. Between late-night rewrites, awkward conversations, and moments that feel terrifyingly close to hope, Alex must decide whether love is something he’s content to watch… or something he’s willing to claim.
In the Open is a tender, coming-of-age romance about first love, visibility, and the bravery it takes to be seen—not loudly, not perfectly, but honestly.
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