My name is Willow Evans; And I have never been alone.
She has always been with me, for as long as I can remember; The girl I created from my own imagination. Her name is Faith, and she was my best friend. My only friend.
Until she changed.
She became the one I feared, the figure who haunted my darkest nightmares. The very thought of her terrified me, and I knew that no matter how far I tried to run, she would always find me in the end.
When the enemy is your own imagination, where do you hide?
Content Warning: This book focuses on themes that may be triggering to some readers. For a full list, please read the content warnings at the end of this page.
About This Book
Having Faith tells the story of Willow. Ever since Willow could remember, her imaginary friend named Faith was always with her. As a child, she was the only one she needed, her best friend in the world. But as time went on, and Willow began to grow up, she slowly forgot about her imaginary friend. She learned what it is like to make real friends, and even to fall in love. However, sometimes, imaginary friends don’t want to be imaginary. Eventually, Faith returns, and this time, she is determined to ensure that Willow never leaves her side again.
Book one contains 550 pages of black and white illustrations, read in left to right format. It is available in paperback and ebook form at a variety of retailers.
Meet The Characters
Willow Evans
Willow is a friendly person who is always looking out for others. Growing up in Hilldale Children’s Home, the only friend she had was her imaginary friend named Faith. As she grew up, however, she came to meet Jack then Tabitha and Michael, finding her way through life. She loves drawing and imagining her own worlds, and she likes creating things that make others happy. She’s quiet natured and prefers to show others how she cares rather than say it out loud. Ever since she met the others, her world has grown in many ways that even she couldn’t imagine. But as Willow moves forward… Faith is determined to pull her back.
Jack Bradley
Jack is talkative, and is always looking on the bright side of life. He likes swimming and talking with his friends. He’s always coming up with new song ideas and playing them on the guitar. For him, it can be difficult to put how he feels into words, but he can always seem to convey those emotions through music. He likes to make others feel welcome, and do things to see their smile.
Tabitha 'Tabby' Clarry
Tabitha is always designing something new. Whether it is a new additional to an old outfit, or something completely unique, she has a creative spark that no one can deny. She is upbeat and cheerful, and is rarely seen without a smile. Tabby puts her heart into the outfits she makes, and is always making a positive impact on the lives of the people around her.
Michael 'Mikey' Gutiérrez
Michael can seem quiet and introverted on the outside, but always has something interesting to say at the right time. Others assume that he’s a joker, but he’s actually a very serious person. Growing up, he was quite loud and outspoken, but now in high school, he tends to keep to himself more often. He’s usually seen with Jack and his other friends. He likes taking each day at a time, and going at his own pace.
Faith
Faith is Willow’s childhood imaginary friend. She is furious that Willow left her behind, and will do everything she can to ensure that Willow returns to her.
Where To Read
Having Faith is now available on a variety of online websites. To see where it is available in your country, please see the list below!
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About The Author
MidnightXCross is an Australian author who loves bringing characters to life through her writing and illustrations. On her YouTube channel, she discusses in detail a variety of topics including character creation, graphic novel structure/layout, and dialogue writing; taking you through the process of creating a story. Inspired by the world of manga and anime, she dedicates her content towards helping others pave the path of their own creative journey.
Behind The Scenes
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Content Warnings
'Having Faith Book One' is a psychological thriller/drama revolving around the protagonist Willow and her life and experiences. The beginning of the story focuses on Willow as a child and her experiences growing up in a children's home. This backstory sets the scene for Willow's experiences as she grows up, meets new people, and finds her own path. Due to these themes in the story, please read this book with care.
This book contains:- Implied child neglect and abandonment.
- Several nightmare scenes. These depict scenes where the protagonist is being chased by shadowy figures, pulled underwater by shadow hands, and one scene where she falls off a cliff into darkness. There is also a scene where multiple eyes are watching her from the shadows.
- Bullying scenes. The bullies are children. The bullies tease the protagonist because she is an orphan.
- A worker at the children's home slaps the protagonist once in one scene.
- Protagonist has a fear of water and almost drowns in two scenes.
- Implied depression and anxiety.
- Therapy scenes where there is the mention of trauma and repressed memories.