In the MM romance Wishful Thinking, the lives of two young men intersect in a tale of longing, risk, and self-discovery. Set against the backdrop of the Trieste cruise terminal, the story follows Bogdan, a teenage refugee from the former Yugoslavia, grappling with the uncertain continuation of his life in Italy.
As the impending closure of the lounge where he works looms, his thoughts are consumed by James, a brooding and enigmatic patron who visits every mid-morning, igniting a spark of hope and desire in Bogdan's otherwise turbulent existence.
When James inadvertently leaves his jacket behind, Bogdan seizes the moment to follow him—an impulsive act that sets off a journey of self-realization. Through this pursuit, Bogdan wrestles with his own identity, burgeoning feelings, and the grim reality of a potential deportation to a war-torn homeland he barely remembers.
As the bond between Bogdan and James deepens, both face the question of how love can survive against their circumstances. Will Bogdan find the strength to stand up for himself and carve out a future amidst the chaos, or will he be swept away by the tides of fate of a hostile world? Because even your worst nightmare can become somebody's dream.
With the opening of the new lounge at Trieste cruise terminal looming, Bogdan, an unaccompanied teenage refugee from the former Yugoslavia, is at risk of losing his job when his boss is forced to close the business. But although his future in Italy is at stake, all he can think about is James, a mysterious, lonely young man who frequents his bar every mid morning. Until James leaves his jacket at the bar one night and Bogdan secretly follows him with the excuse of returning it.
Will the lessons that Bogdan shall learn about himself as a result end up helping or hindering his prospects in life? And who will stand up for him when he's faced with a guaranteed deportation order to a war torn country where he no longer belongs?
Dive into the gripping tale of "Wishful Thinking" by Julieta Moss, a story where nightmares and dreams intertwine 🌊💖 Meet Bogdan, a teenage refugee from the former Yugoslavia, whose life in Italy hangs by a thread. As he navigates the challenges of a new country, his path crosses with James, a mysterious, solitary figure who frequents his bar. When a forgotten jacket leads Bogdan on an unexpected journey, he's faced with choices that will define his future.
As the grand opening of the Trieste cruise terminal's new lounge approaches, will Bogdan find the courage to fight for his dreams in a land that isn't quite home? Or will the shadows of his past and an impending deportation order pull him back into uncertainty?
Join Bogdan on this emotional journey of self-discovery, hope, resilience, and love 📚💭