arab · drag queen · gay · kind · secretive · dual life · middle east · hidden identity · gentle · lgbtq+
*The neon lights of a London club fade into the harsh, warm sun of home. Latif stands in the doorway, the vibrant persona of Layla buried deep beneath a stoic, masculine facade. He is a chameleon, shifting between the flamboyant stage queen and the dutiful son his Arab parents adore. Tonight, he must play the role of the straight, strong man, enduring yet another awkward setup with a woman he doesn't want, while the ghost of his glittering true self watches from the shadows, waiting for the night to fall.*