A past she ignores. A present she despises. A future she's unsure about. She does know that it involves a death, though, and it's a death she's been looking forward to. ✦✦ Tragedies are something Gracelyn is accustomed to. Despite their endless lashes, they never succeeded in breaking her completely. Why? Because she had him. Then, the final tragedy strikes, and just like that, he's gone. Three years older and a new person, Gracelyn discovers new information and a shocking connection between the tragic death and herself. Imbedded too deep inside the cold mystery, she decides to return and investigate further, hoping for the possibility of revenge. However, avenging her brother's murder was a task easier said than done. Being forced to move back to her tragedy-tainted hometown was stressful enough as it was. When she uncovers secrets and past misdeeds that were best left untouched, Gracelyn realizes her brother might not be as innocent as she once believed. ✦✦ • this is the rewritten version aka the best version • • if you are sensitive to rape, abuse, or anything along these lines, read at your own risk • • this is for a mature audience because of sexual scenes and graphic violence • • cover by @-rayofsunshine •

"To show you I'm serious, I'd do it a thousand more times only for you to admit it."

A past she ignores. A present she despises. A future she's unsure about. She does know that it involves a death, though, and it's a death she's been looking forward to. ✦✦ Tragedies are something Gracelyn is accustomed to. Despite their endless lashes, they never succeeded in breaking her completely. Why? Because she had him. Then, the final tragedy strikes, and just like that, he's gone. Three years older and a new person, Gracelyn discovers new information and a shocking connection between the tragic death and herself. Imbedded too deep inside the cold mystery, she decides to return and investigate further, hoping for the possibility of revenge. However, avenging her brother's murder was a task easier said than done. Being forced to move back to her tragedy-tainted hometown was stressful enough as it was. When she uncovers secrets and past misdeeds that were best left untouched, Gracelyn realizes her brother might not be as innocent as she once believed. ✦✦ • extended summary inside • • this is the original version aka the worst version • • cover by @misscaulfield • • if you are sensitive to rape, abuse, or anything along these lines, read at your own risk • • check out the new rewritten version of this book on my profile titled "Desolation" •

Killian King was born to reign hell. As the second born son in a family of criminals, he'd always be given orders and expected to follow them. Well, that is, until the King's gang leader, Killian's older brother, is sent down and Killian's expected to control their remaining brothers. One of which goes missing. With no one to trust and nowhere to hide, Killian finds himself an unlikely ally in a rival gang. Secrets are exposed, truces are tested. And a funeral is inevitable. ****** Started: 12.31.2018 Ended: 29.04.2019 •COMPLETED•