Stuck In The Box (book series)

Stuck In The Box is a young adult, historical, sci-fi, thriller and mystery written by teenage author Zoe Tria (under her pen-name, Zoeinnit until Back To Normal), first published via Wattpad on 16 August 2022. The book, set in 1984 (confirmed in Ordinary World) revolves around fictionalised versions of a variety of 80s musicians and pop stars as mentally-challenged, homosexual and chronically ill teenagers. The book also addresses homophobia, mental health, racism and problems present-day teenagers face.

Synopsis
A group of 16 to 18-year-olds deal with not only their mental health issues but also their sexualities being LGBTQ+ in the 80s and other problems teens face along with their alien-related powers. The group is known as the Wild Boys consists of Curt Smith, Roland Orzabal, George Michael, Andrew Ridgeley, Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, Andy Fletcher, Alan Wilder, Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, Andy Tayor, Chris Hamill, Jim Kerr, Paul Young, Bono, Kate Bush, Jon Bongiovi, Bryan Adams, Richard Marx and Maddy Ciccone (as of the Christmas Special). They will eventually gain new team members as they deal with many events and powers starting from fall of 1984 all the way to summer of 1985 in Basildon, Essex.

Characters

 * Curt Smith: A 17-year-old non-binary teen (pronouns they/he) who suffers from ADHD, OCD and since The Final Straw, pulmonary fibrosis. He is a rebellious yet kind teenager and would do anything to get justice. Despite bringing an oxygen tank all the time, he is highly skilled and knows karate. He is also brave and would do anything to speak up. He has telekinesis and xenoglossy. He is from Bath, Somerset and speaks in a West Country accent. He is pansexual and dating Roland. He is loosely based on Curt Smith from Tears For Fears.
 * Roland Jaime Orzabal de la Quintana (born Raul Jaime Orzabal de la Quintana): A 17-year-old teenage boy of Spanish-Argentinian descent who suffers from depression. He is kind and is usually a good boy despite his anger issues and over-protectiveness. He also tends to show concern and can speak Spanish and French. He has telepathy and pyrokinesis. He is from Portsmouth, Hampshire and moved to Bath, Somerset and speaks in a standard British accent. He is bisexual and dating Curt. He is loosely based on Roland Orzabal from Tears For Fears
 * George Michael (born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou): A 17-year-old teenage boy of Greek descent who went through substance abuse. He is soft-spoken and kind as well as brotherly towards his teammates. He has the ability to rewind time and has telekinesis. He is from East Finchey, Middlesex and moved to Bushey, Hertfordshire and speaks in a standard British accent. He is gay and dating Andrew. He is loosely based on George Michael.
 * Andrew John Ridgeley: A 17-year-old teenage boy of Egyptian-Italian descent. He is confident and is willing to take anyone under his wing as well as being protective. He has the ability to rewind time and has telekinesis. He is from Windlesham, Surrey and speaks in a standard British accent. He is bisexual and dating George. He is loosely based on Andrew Ridgeley.
 * David 'Dave' Gahan (born David Callcott):