Hi, my name is Melissa. I've never considered myself a strong person, but I didn't realize that at the time. I always struggled to keep a job, never really understanding why happiness seemed so elusive. I thought I was content, unaware that I was, in fact, struggling. I know what you might be thinking, but please, keep reading. Something happened to me during my first year of working at 16 that changed my life forever. It hurt me in ways I couldn't fully comprehend, and while that pain has lessened over time, it shaped the person I've become-someone stronger than I ever imagined I could be. What I thought would destroy me instead pushed me to move to another country, a place where I barely knew the language. At just 24 years old, despite my parents' concerns and their insistence that I shouldn't go alone, I embarked on this journey by myself. Up until then, I had often hidden behind my parents, relying on them to face the world for me. But the events of my past forced me to confront life head-on. I didn't realize it at the time, but I was hiding from the world, keeping my head down, and avoiding the challenges that came my way. But now, I'm ready to share my story, lift my head, and face the world with courage. It's been a journey full of unexpected twists, and I promise you-it's going to get interesting.

In the heart of Wales, behind the walls of the grandest estate in the city, lies a hidden gem: sixteen-year-old Anna Hussain. With her mother as serene as the morning mist and her father a vibrant burst of color, Anna grapples with her identity-caught between worlds, unsure where she truly belongs. In her room, where the whispers of the wind echo against the windowpane, Anna's heart beats like a butterfly trapped in a gilded cage, yearning for freedom. Yet, she guards her desires closely, haunted by the mysteries lurking in the shadows of her past. But as Anna dreams of love in all its forms, she finds herself entangled in a tapestry of emotions. As she delves deeper into the tangled web of romance and mystery, Anna discovers that sometimes, the greatest truths are shrouded in darkness. With her diary as her confidante, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, where the search for love intertwines with the unraveling of secrets, leading her down a path she never imagined possible.

Leonardo doesn't believe in fate. Vinnie makes him question everything. In a world where being gay can cost you everything, their connection is dangerous. But once they met, walking away isn't an option. Tattooed. Sharp-tongued. Haunted. Vinnie is all the things Leonardo should avoid. But maybe he's also the only one who can save him. Love might be real. Survival isn't guaranteed.