No Neutral Ground

No Neutral Ground is a short literary novel about the moment staying loyal to your past begins to cost you your future.

Jamal has spent his life moving between two worlds—the one that raised him and the one he's trying to build. When old loyalties resurface and long-standing relationships demand more than he can safely give, he's forced to confront a truth he's been avoiding: not every choice looks like betrayal, and not every exit feels like escape.

Set against late nights, quiet conversations, and the spaces people leave behind, No Neutral Ground explores masculinity, responsibility, and the emotional weight of choosing yourself when the consequences aren't clear. The danger here isn't loud. It's patient. Observant. And once you're seen, there's no neutral place left to stand.

For readers who appreciate understated tension, intimate character studies, and stories that linger long after the final page.