The Devil Inside By Nicky James -

: The book provides a stark, dark view of the long-term effects of religious trauma and attempted "reprogramming".

: Struggling with intense rage and suicidal ideation, Jameson feels controlled by an evil presence born from the trauma of his past. Key Themes & Elements The Devil Inside by Nicky James

: Now a "hollow shell," Oakland is married to a woman he cannot love and is drowning in depression and addiction to pills and alcohol. : The book provides a stark, dark view

: This story contains intense depictions of self-harm, addiction, and the psychological aftermath of conversion therapy. It is highly recommended to check full content warnings before reading. : This story contains intense depictions of self-harm,

As teenagers, and Jameson shared an innocent love that was shattered when they were forced into eight months of conversion therapy. Conditioned to view their attraction as a "sickness" or "the devil inside," they spent years attempting to live "normal" lives, only to spiral into self-destruction.