A town called Prose is home to || Alexander ‘Alex’ Ellis || who is a || twenty seven || year old, || trans man ||. They work as || a Manager and owner at Galaxy Comics and is an artist || and live in || Grand Heights ||. in Prose, they’re known as the || Elliot Fletcher || lookalike. || he/him || They were shocked and appalled by the recent news, because they were || an ex student and feels betrayed by the book.
About: Alexander, known by most as Alex was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. He is the youngest of two children and is incredibly close to his older sibling who has always stood by him. His parents were modestly wealthy and his childhood was happy, busy and full, even if Alex had his own struggles. He was loved and encouraged throughout his life, whether that be in school or with his hobbies. He has always been creative and smart. He was never a child who enjoyed riding a bike or climbing trees but he could always be found drawing or using his dad’s old camera. He loved comic books and superheroes and would spend his time writing and illustrating his own stories. Whenever he was feeling upset and angry at the world, or even if he was having a good day, he would write comics that portrayed how he was feeling. He called it his picture diaries, which he still uses in his adult life.
Shortly after his seventeenth birthday, Alex came out as trans and his parents helped him to start his transition. Two years later, Alex was already a lot more confident in his own skin and happy to be Alex. He needed a change from Boston and enrolled in Prose University in New Hampshire. It wasn’t too far from home, he could drive back to his family but it was enough for the next chapter of his life. He took part in many groups at college, writing, art and support groups for people like himself. He shared his love for his comics and had aspirations of becoming a counsellor to help transgender youths like himself.
Although he can be quiet in nature, Alex is kind, protective, playful and even a little rebellious. He enjoys being with his friends and family and likes to think he has a pretty good sense of humour. He continued to grow and find Alex throughout university. He found his style, he enjoys wearing leather jackets, getting tattoos and even riding a motorcycle. Though really he is gentle and would describe himself as a teddy bear. He’s sensitive, sweet and really cares about those in his life. He continued to work on his comics and he won art competitions for his stories and drawings.
College gave him many opportunities to explore his talents. He studied art and creative writing at college and put his focus into his comics. He is a talented artist and often does illustrations and graphics for extra money. He spent a lot of time with Professor Whitley at college who encouraged his writing and graphic novels. He had a lot of respect for him and his work and Whitley’s novel made him feel betrayed and let down. Almost like the man had been mocking him.
With his degree and art talents, Alex got a job as the manager at the local comic bookstore in Prose which he’d worked at during college. He is now 27 and is comfortable in who he is. He recently received some family money and bought the comic store. He enjoys his work, family is important to him and he is excited to see where life takes him next. Following the news of the BA Whitley’s death, Alex was shocked, he’d come to dislike the man but it was still a strange feeling knowing someone who had died. Though Alex has written some comics about his dislike for the professor he wouldn’t want anyone to see.
Wanted connections:
Older Sibling (29-34) College friends Ex girlfriend Employees at his comic store