"...did you hear about that girl that went missing?" ... "...they never found her. And I don't think they ever will." ••• Embarking on a cross-country trip, Tarah's plans are quickly derailed when she gets a flat tire. Unable to help herself, help arrives in the most unexpected ways and leads to a grim discovery. Can Tarah outsmart the danger and make it out alive? ••• WARNING - although not marked mature (as it's not really) it is a suspense-filled thriller. ••• A short story - Aim To Engage entry PROMPT #3 You're traveling cross country alone when your tire goes flat, leaving you in an unfortunate predicament. @Aim To Engage @A2E

... "Where her heart belongs isn't your choice to make." ... ••• In a world where memories hold the key to a mysterious disappearance, Sage is trapped within the depths of her own mind, struggling to piece together fragments of her past and desperate for answers. Haunted by dreams and plagued by amnesia, she finds solace within the safety facility where she was placed after the accident. Longing for more, Shane takes it upon himself to grant her wish, leading them on a treacherous journey. As Sage realizes the path to enlightenment is filled with twists and turns, she must confront love, loss, and sacrifice. Will she regain her memories and unlock the secrets that could change everything? ••• W A R N I N G There are parts in this novel that contain the following: Descriptive sex scenes; Violence; Murder/death; Substance abuse; and Strong language. ••• D I S C L A I M E R This novel is a work of fiction. All the names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents in this novel are either the product of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to an actual person, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. ••• Don't forget to follow me and vote by clicking the 🌟 on each chapter at the bottom of the page. Comments welcome! Enjoy the read! 🌵