The Echoes Duet
Echoes of Us
Book One
Atticus King had his life mapped out—train hard, play volleyball, keep to himself. That is, until Noah Rossi burst onto the scene: charismatic, impulsive, a storm that tore through Atticus’s carefully built walls and set his world on fire. They didn’t fit—Noah was everything Atticus wasn’t—but somehow, they found a rhythm in their shared love for the game and an undeniable pull toward each other. It was everything Atticus never knew he wanted.
But just as quickly as Noah entered his life, he disappeared. No explanation. No goodbye. Only silence that left Atticus drowning in confusion and pain.
Two years later, Noah walks back into Atticus’s world as if nothing ever happened, stirring up old feelings Atticus has tried to bury. The bond they shared is undeniable, but so is the hurt that lingers beneath the surface. Why did Noah leave? And can they rebuild something from the shattered pieces of their past?
Love isn’t easy. But for Atticus and Noah, it might be the only thing worth fighting for.
An MM story about real love—messy, complicated, and raw. About addiction, toxic relationships, and the struggle to claw your way out of the trenches. About facing the truth, even when it’s ugly. About second chances that may or may not come with new heartbreak.
The Playlists
The Playlists
Noah’s taste in music was a little eclectic…
He loved 80s music and the feeling it could invoke in him. While Holly usually gave him a hard time for it, Atty loved this side of his personality.
This is the playlist Noah composed to profess his love for Atty, both before and after their break up.
Here are a few tidbits from the playlist that were not in the book:
When Noah told Holly about kissing Atty for the first time, he played her Heaven Is A Place on Earth by Belinda Carlisle. He was mocked endlessly.
Noah was muttering the lyrics of Died In Your Arms Tonight by Cutting Crew after things got “physical” for the first time.
That day after the shopping spree? He played Faith by George Michael while Atty tried on the clothes.
And finally, the song on the couch before Noah left was Love Song by The Cure.
I’ll keep adding songs as I go along, so If you like the vibe, follow for more.
Music was my biggest inspiration while writing this book…
If you like attaching emotions to scenes like I do, here’s the list of songs I listened to on repeat as I wrote their story.
Angles Like You by Miley Cyrus for their first kiss, which is what I pictured Noah feeling before it happened.
If U Think I’m Pretty by Artemas played while writing Atty going to Noah’s house party by himself and the elevator scene that followed. This song helped me channel Noah’s toxic personality traits.
When The Party Is Over by Billy Eilish for their conversation in Atty’s bedroom after the breakup, when they finally confronted each other.
Infinity by James Young was the song playing in my head as they danced at Noah’s birthday party. I also think it is a very accurate portrayal of the toxic, codependent aspect of their relationship.
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Content Warnings
This book portrays a toxic, codependent relationship between a young, naive man and a partner struggling with drug addiction and a lack of support. It delves into complex and potentially triggering themes, including:
• Substance abuse
• Codependency and emotional manipulation
• Mental health struggles
• Toxic relationships
• Depictions of isolation and despair
Please proceed with caution if these topics may be triggering for you. Your well-being is important. If you are facing challenges in your own life, we encourage you to seek professional support and resources for help.