The Anyones Part I

She thought she knew how the world worked. Then her own mistakes proved her wrong.
Mia is seventeen, privileged, and painfully unprepared for what’s coming. Sheltered by comfort and illusion, she stumbles into realities that shouldn’t exist.
The year is 1995, and the Republic of Slagmark is gripped by a tense election. As the country edges toward unrest, Mia faces her own battles: a controlling family, unreturned love, and a gorgeous rival who wouldn’t notice her even in an empty room. One impulsive decision after another pushes her further from what she believed was safe. There’s no going back.
Set in a fictional nation that feels all too real, The Anyones is the first part of a character-driven trilogy with a touch of magic threaded through everything that hurts and heals. It’s a coming-of-age story about privilege, identity, and the moments that force us to grow — whether we’re ready or not.
Magical, but not fantasy.
It’s for readers who crave flawed characters, emotional complexity, and stories that don’t look away.
Content advisory: This novel includes references to harassment, discrimination, sexual assault, and political violence. While not depicted in graphic detail, these themes are present and may be distressing for some readers.