Ash has always seen what others cannot. While most people pass through life unaware of emotions that cling to them, Ash feels them as colors and currents that never quite leave him in peace. When his gift becomes a burden he can't ignore, he withdraws behind sunglasses and headphones, trying to escape the weight of everyone else's unspoken pain. But solitude has its own cost. Just as Ash begins to believe he'll never belong, unexpected friendships and fragile connections pull him back into the world. With the return of Addie--whose own journey through darkness mirrors his--Ash is forced to confront the truth about empathy, recovery, and the limits of how much one person can carry for another. "The Color of Melancholy" is a tender, honest exploration of what it means to feel too much and still find hope in the midst of uncertainty. Through art, compassion, and hard-won understanding, Ash discovers that healing isn't a single moment of triumph but a thousand quiet choices to keep reaching for the light. This novel captures the beauty and struggle of growing up with a heart that refuses to stay numb. For anyone who has wondered if their sensitivity is a weakness, this story is a reminder; your empathy might be the strongest part of you