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Mel is a 19-year-old girl whose life on the Canary Islands always seemed idyllic-filled with endless summers, deep friendships, and the rhythmic sound of the ocean. But that paradise shattered in one fatal night that left her with indelible scars. She became the victim of a man who obsessed over her and destroyed her sense of safety. Now, months later, Mel is a prisoner of her own memories and panic attacks, feeling the presence of her abuser in every gust of the sea breeze.
At home, she finds no solace. Her mother is emotionally distant and indifferent, while her father abandoned the family long ago, leaving her to fend for herself during her darkest hours. Her only anchor is her best friend, Brooke, who spends sleepless nights on the phone with her, fighting to pull Mel out of the clutches of her nightmares.
Realizing that Spain is no longer a home but the stage of her greatest fear, Mel makes a radical decision: to leave everything behind. She plans a secret departure, hoping that a new country and a new life will erase the memory of him.
The book follows the painful journey of a young woman trying to turn her vulnerability into strength. It is a story of survival, the power of female friendship, and the haunting question: Is escaping the place the key to healing, or do our demons follow us wherever we go?