A beautifully sad depiction of "real" life in a small town. A girls journey from age 18-28, and all the twists and struggles that keep her constantly changing. TRIGGER WARNING: This story will contain themes of mental illness, substance abuse, and sexual activity. Mature. This story isn't true, but the character traits and themes are all based off of real people, and the places are all so similar to the small town I grew up in. This is my first time writing in over 10 years, so y'all bear with me! 🩵 I hope you enjoy.

"It is your choice," he said, stepping so close to me that our lips were almost touching. "Either do what I say - or get another job." My heart stood still as I gazed up into his deep, dark, dangerous eyes... In a world where women's only role in life is to sit at home and look pretty, Lilly is determined to fight for her freedom. There's only one problem: a powerful man blocking her way.