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

My name is Brent Parks and I have just about driven my girlfriend Rena to her limits. In a few days, she will take my life. I can't necessarily blame her because I have abused her on and off during our relationship. Before I met her, I faced my own demons - for years, I suffered violence at the hands of my father. I am not trying to make excuses but I hope you will understand that there is another side to this story, a side I would like to tell you about.... 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 child abuse and domestic violence and tells the story from the eyes of an abuser as a reminder what can happen to children who suffer violence at the hands of their parents. 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

#1sadlovestory "Jungkook ah, I am sorry!" she said as silver tears rolled down her cheeks. "No Shi, you have to come back! You cannot leave like this." He fell on his knees begging her. Love does not always have happy endings. He did not respect her while she was by his side. She never had a life before she met him. Life brought them together with the power of money She was helpless at first and wished to die. What if her wish comes true and now she wanted to spend every second of her life with him.

Bailey hates his life right now. After getting kicked out of his house for being gay and pregnant, he has to move in with his abusive boyfriend. One day while limping down the school hallways one of the most popular players in school Daniel sees bailey as his next prey but once he sees the bruises and how he limps he hears bailey's Silent call for help. Daniel tries to get to know bailey but he is a closed book. Will Daniel get close enough to help Bailey get out of the abusive relationship ? Will Bailey fall for Daniel ? What happens after a night of "fun" with Daniel Bailey ends up pregnant ?