About the author Mohammed DF, born in 1996 in Morocco, is a bold and emerging literary voice from the Arab world. Writing under the pen name Hayat El Mitly, he explores the struggles of identity, exclusion, and resistance faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in conservative societies. His chosen pseudonym reflects the inner journey of resilience and survival in the face of societal and institutional rejection. Mohammed's most notable work, When Rainbows Fade, is a deeply personal and poignant narrative that weaves elements of autobiography and fiction. The book tells the story of a young queer man who seeks freedom and dignity but is denied refuge because of his HIV status. Through this story, Mohammed sheds light on the often-silenced intersection of sexual orientation, health status, and immigration barriers. Raised in an environment where silence around sexuality and HIV prevails, Mohammed chose literature as an act of resistance. His writing speaks from the margins, giving voice to the unheard and humanizing the stories that are frequently dismissed or demonized. His work is published in English and translated into Arabic and French, and has begun to gain recognition among readers who seek honest, raw, and socially conscious literature. For Mohammed, writing is not just a form of expression it is a form of survival. His words are a call for empathy, justice, and freedom. In an unforgiving world, he uses the page to carve space for truth and dignity.