The Obsession

Logan , a student at elite Draycott Academy, is haunted by the death of Sophie , a girl he was obsessed with but never truly dated. His grief is all-consuming, and he struggles to rejoin school life, feeling like a ghost among the living. Meanwhile, Delilah Wong , a new student, arrives at Draycott, carrying her own burdens: her father's death, her mother's abusive boyfriend Brandon , and the weight of being an outsider. Both teens are marked by trauma and loss, setting the stage for their fateful collision. Logan 's fixation shifts from Sophie to Delilah , who reminds him of his lost love. He

Theme 1: Haunted Beginnings

This thread running through The Obsession gives the story its emotional weight. Jesse Q. Sutanto weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 2: The Watcher's Web

This thread running through The Obsession gives the story its emotional weight. Jesse Q. Sutanto weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 3: Home Is Not Safe

Family and belonging sit at the heart of The Obsession. Jesse Q. Sutanto examines how the bonds we're born into — and the ones we choose — define us in ways we often don't recognize until they're tested.

What Readers Say About The Obsession

The Obsession has resonated with readers for its emotional honesty and vivid storytelling. Many describe finishing it in a single sitting — drawn forward by Jesse Q. Sutanto's prose and an almost desperate need to know how it ends.

A Passage Worth Sitting With

"Haunted Beginnings" — Jesse Q. Sutanto, The Obsession

About the Author

Jesse Q. Sutanto is the author of The Obsession. Known for emotionally resonant storytelling, their work has found devoted readers across the globe.