To an outsider, Patrice's family is the perfect image of the American Dream. Her stepfather is a successful lawyer, they live in a mansion and she has always had everything she ever wanted. But behind the well kept facade, violence and abuse dominate Patrice's life. Marcus rules his family with an iron fist and does not tolerate any form of opposition or disobedience. And one night, he takes it a step further -- and there is no one around to come to Patrice's aid. This Novella can be read independently from "Living With The Choices We Make" however, it contains references to the main story and it would be beneficial to read both for completeness. Authors Note: This is a story about abuse and domestic violence and has been rated mature due themes and language contained in this book. Please do not read this book if you find this topic disturbing. It is not designed to upset anyone but to raise awareness. Copyright ©2016 by Sally Mason All rights reserved Cover by @Lucyface

Finding her grandma's diary in the stuff that her mother wanted to donate to the Salvation Army made Beth really sad. She hid in one of her drawers with the intention to read it later and was surprised at what she found inside.

When Rena meets Brent, he is a dream come true. He is a real gentleman, funny, caring and even her overly protective father likes him. But then, she discovers a different side of Brent - a violent side that scares her. Promising that this had been a one time slip up, she forgives him. After all, he is the love of her life. She dosn't see the signs -- the controlling, the alienation from her friends and dad, the obsession he has with her. She is like putty in his hands. Over time, she learns about the Cycle of Abuse the hard way and she even tries to break free. But in the end, she only sees one way out and it will likely cost her everything. Best Ranking: #2 in ChickLit Winner of the 1st Corner Booth contest Authors Note: This is a story about domestic violence and can be disturbing at times. Even though the people in this book are fictional, abuse at the hands of a loved one is real. It is something that can happen to any of us, even to teenagers like Rena. Please do not read this book if you find this topic disturbing. It is not designed to upset anyone but to raise awareness. Copyright©2015 by Sally Mason All rights reserved Cover by @lucyface Image "Girl"; courtesy of Rolands Lakis

Marriages are hard, especially when it's arranged. The process of getting to know the stranger that you just vowed to spend the rest of your life with, can be fun and cheery but for Safa Hayath, it was horrifying and thrilling. Moving to a strange land with no-one to confide in, Safa finds herself struggling through her unusual marriage filled with unpleasant surprises from her husband, Ayaan Jameel. It pushed Safa to the point of loneliness and self harm while her husband sat back and enjoyed the show. But how long before Safa gives up and decides to move on with her life? When is the right time to leave? Is it too late to walk away? Live through the painful life that Safa goes through to make place in Ayaan's heart. To find out if she succeeds, start reading now. . Warning: This book contains content that may be disturbing and is not intended to hurt anyone but to create awareness. It contains topics such as body shaming, self loathing, physical and mental abuse. Highest ranking: #4 abusive husband 15/01/2019 #1 mystery- thriller 4/09/2022 #1 arrange marriage 2/10/2023

"He put me through hell, and I called it love." The devil doesn't come dressed in a red cape and pointy horns, he comes as everything you've ever wished for. Grace has never had an easy life, in fact it's been complicated from the moment she was born. The day she found Luke was the day her life finally became simple, at least that's what she thought. As time went on, Luke began to show a twisted side of himself that Grace never even knew existed; leaving her broken, lost and alone. When someone unexpected enters her life, desperately trying to help her get out of the mess she's in, will they end up Saving Grace?

The Survival Project is a study of the human mind. It studies what humans will do to survive. It does not show mercy. Bri Smith is one of the many girls selected to participate in the Survival Project. She has to survive the merciless torture and agonizing heartbreak as she is pushed to her limit. But what happens when she escapes the grasp of the Project and is now on the run from something larger than she can imagine?

[Action #4] THIS IS A SAMPLE OF THE PUBLISHED BOOK. Anna is taken from her home to live out a sick game that a guy has been playing for the last ten years. With no certainty that anyone is looking for her, and seemingly hours away from home, she's forced to play house wife with a man that has had twelve other 'wives'. Each of them now dead. With 12 rules and the obvious exits blocked, from how the previous girls escaped. Is the only way out to play along and be a 'loving wife' or will she die during the chase? Would anyone know what happened to her? Would she be labeled as a runaway? Where is she in the first place?

Miley is 16, her family was killed in a tragic accident and she moves to Ireland to live with her godmother but she soon finds out she was kidnapped as a baby! When her real family finds her they explain everything about who she really is and she discovers a whole new world of creatures she never thought existed. Miley is desperate to live up to everyones expectations but can she?

Leila lived with her pack all her life. It was until she was forced into an arranged marriage that she ran away from home. She turned into a rogue and while running away from an Alpha, she ends up kidnapped by another one. The exception for this was one: this Alpha was her mate.