Seventeen-year-old Skylar escapes his abusive home only to land in the grip of a violent gang. Struggling to survive on the streets, his only escape is writing—until he meets Jesse, a quiet boy who offers something Skylar thought he'd lost: hope. As their connection grows, Skylar must confront his past and fight for a future he never thought possible. Almost a Stalker is a powerful coming-of-age story about trauma, healing, and the courage to reclaim your voice.