Behind the Pages: A Novella

by Ian Schrauth

Gary Heckerson is ready for a fresh start. College is a chance to leave behind the betrayals of high school, find his place in the world, and maybe—just maybe—fall in love again.

When he joins the school newspaper, he meets Connor, a confident and captivating photographer. Their chemistry is undeniable, but navigating desire, heartbreak, and self-discovery isn’t as easy as he hoped.

But will Gary achieve the goal of falling in love one again?

96 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 28, 2025

About the author

Award-winning journalist and bestselling author Ian Schrauth, born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, has been captivating readers since 2014. He is currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science at St. Louis Community College and serves as a staff writer for The Montage, the college newspaper.

Ian's distinctive voice and pioneering themes have positioned him as one of the few authors in the emerging genre of Anti-MLM (Anti Multi-Level Marketing) fiction. His bestselling works include The Opportunity and The American Way: The Good, the Bad, and the Lies I've Learned from Being an Amway IBO. His journalistic work has also received critical recognition, including a 2nd place award from the Missouri College Media Association for his investigative piece, From Ramen to Riches.

He continues to live and write in St. Louis, Missouri.

Website: https://www.ianschrauth.com