Ethan tries to leave one life for another: probable death for a possible life. But what he leaves behind doesn't necessarily want to let him go. Shackles from the past bind his wrists while promises of a better life scare the hell out of him. How could someone possibly want him to be a part of their life and their family? What he thought was his chance for salvation, in the form of the firm roles of a BDSM relationship, proves to be a very different story altogether. Marc Matthews, a Dom at a local club, turns Ethan's life upside down without the help of a whip. While Matthews tugs at his heart, Ethan remains determined to raise the walls inside his chest to protect what is left of a hollow existence.

Jake is a slave, given no choice in this cruel, dark world but to be a servant to men with twisted minds. Cale is just a troubled 15 year old boy, looking to anything and everything to escape from the loneliness he faces daily. How are these two boys related? A craving to control and be controlled.

BOOK TWO (A World series) Can you have an abusive love? "Scars all over my body, I felt disgusting, I look disgusting because I let him do those horrid things to me. He claims he's broken, he claims he loves me but sadly I loved him to and now I'm laying in an empty dark valley left for dead, it's the price I pay for staying with him" - Trent Mendez Trent Mendez is broken, he's been broken for all his life, living with a man he claims to love. Trent wanted to be cherished after his brother banished him from home for being gay. Trent never asked for such hatred but in the end reality wasn't to kind. With no money left in his bank account, Trent had no choice but to beg for money. His part-time job decides to fire him and so far Trent believes he's bad luck. Without letting his best friend Seb Underwood know about his situation, his feisty friend found out and determine to help. Trent didn't want his pity but Seb had an offer he can't refuse and now he's working along side with Seb sliding down a strip pole, it's easy cash and Trent needs money to survive. With a crazy obsessive abusive ex-boyfriend on the side, Trent is determine to keep a low profile until his beauty catches an attention from a Dominant and not just any Dominant, it's Master Paul and once Master Paul wants something, he gets it.

Zenix is an 18 year old boy who just really likes living, yes he's gay but he usually doesn't give a damn what people think about him, and things are really getting out of hand until a guy named Victor or Vic comes in and takes Zenix as a pet to try and 'control' or 'break' him. And Zenix's tough guy act finally goes down as he starts living with Vic. -Mature- If you do not like gay smut, please do not read this because it will have a LOT and i mean A LOT.

Damian Owens refuses to take his medication. He consistently ditches therapy sessions, and won't speak a word to the living. Timothy Edward Richard McKinnon is your typical little fairy princess, sweet, innocent and an open heart full of love. He's the kind of kid who refuses to leave anyone behind, no matter how far underwater they drag him down. He doesn't give up on anybody. After Timmy's relocation to the rainy town of Ashland, their worlds collide in the most unexpected of places. He accidentally stumbles upon Damian and is granted the gift of hearing him speak. Although innocent on the surface, the younger boy will teach the other some of the darkest and most valuable lessons, starting with the importance of moving on, even when it seems impossible. cover credit to Amelia_Vale