The Boy With Maladaptive Daydreaming

Book excerpt: Imagination. An extraordinary gift we all possess. We do it unconsciously. In fact, you're doing it now, the little voice in your head as you read, but it is not to be confused with reality. Something our protagonist, Darius Brigham, has a habit of doing. Instead of facing his troubling past, Darius uses his imagination as a coping mechanism. When his vivid imagination becomes a hindrance, and even jeopardizes his safety and those around him, his gift is taken away. At first, he's pleased with the results; as if he's seeing the world for the first time. However, without a method of escape from his harsh reality, he is forced to face the past he wishes to escape... along with a new set of challenges.