»Du wachst jeden Morgen auf und beginnst gegen die Dämonen zu kämpfen, die dich nicht schlafen ließen. Und das, mein Lieber, nennt man Tapferkeit.« Maras Worte gruben sich tief in mein Gedächtnis. Ich wollte glücklich, stark und wieder ich selbst sein. So, so sehr. Also kämpfte ich, und zwar jeden verdammten Tag aufs Neue. Schritt für Schritt wollte ich mir das zurückholen, was man mir mit Gewalt genommen hatte. Ich wollte gewinnen, leben und der ganzen Welt beweisen, dass ich es schaffte. Doch stattdessen fiel ich so tief, dass ich den Kampf um mich selbst verlor. Die Wahrheit war erschütternd und schmerzhaft. Ich war kein Überlebender, ich war ein verdammtes Opfer. Cover by Little_Ophelia [ Spin-off der Your-Reihe ] [ Fentons Geschichte ]

[Winning book for the Wattys4 December monthly contest. Reviewed by @LDCrichton: "I forgot I was reading a contest entry this one is so good."] Which emotion is the most powerful? The optimists will say that it's love while the pessimists will argue that it's sadness. Sarah William fell into the pessimist category and not without reason. After losing the love of her life, she starts to slowly spiral into depression. So maybe, sadness really is the most powerful thing that human beings can feel. But maybe not. After crossing paths with Joey Harding, she's forced to think otherwise. Maybe the strongest emotion is the last thing that was left in Pandora's box: the little glowing ball of hope. But there's always the danger of that little light flickering unexpectedly and it could go out just as suddenly as it came, leaving everything in complete darkness.

"You save yourself or you remain unsaved." - Alice Sebold. °°° Florence Rosa Brine - this is her story. It's a sad one, to be honest. Her version of events is one that would surprise even those who think they knew everything about her. After a series of incidents that had emotionally and physically scarred her, Flo fled from her hometown to live with her father in Australia and changed everything about herself that made her, her. But when she realises that the only way forward is to face her demons head on, she returns to her hometown to do exactly that. In her return, she has to face Jake; the only boy she's ever loved. Yet the thing that stands out the most to Flo is his transformation. He spends most of his hours in the gym, boxing, weightlifting, boxing, and more boxing. Instantly, Flo notices that he's become quieter, fiercer and strangely distant, but she has no idea of what is going on in his head. After all, he's Jake. And no one knows a thing about Jake. While facing her fears head on, she discovers what the true meaning of love is, and how she can finally move on from her past and save herself.