Flowers at Dusk

Charlotte Mae O'Brian may seem like your average 17-year-old from the outside, but her life takes a volatile turn when her mother, Eileen, is diagnosed with lung cancer. With her father, Steve, drowning in alcohol instead of offering support, Charlotte and her older brothers are left to shoulder the responsibilities of caregiving while struggling to keep their household afloat.

As Eileen's health deteriorates, Steve's behavior becomes increasingly erratic and abusive, leading to the loss of his job and a descent into alcohol-fueled violence. Despite the turmoil at home, Charlotte tries to maintain a semblance of normalcy, even sacrificing her relationship with Mason, her supportive boyfriend, to shield him from her family's chaos.

However, Charlotte's attempts to navigate her turbulent home life take a dangerous turn when she crosses paths with Jayden, the school's notorious troublemaker. Drawn into a web of risky behavior and poor choices, Charlotte finds herself trapped in a perilous struggle between love and self-preservation.

As she battles to extricate herself from Jayden's influence and protect her family, Charlotte discovers important lessons about resilience, the complexities of love, and the strength required to break free from the cycle of abuse. Now, faced with the daunting challenge of forging her own path, she must summon the courage to reclaim control of her destiny and break free from the dangerous web she inadvertently spun.
Trigger Warning: Physical Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, Sexual Assult, Abusive Relationship, Anxiety, Depression, Strong Language, Use of Guns & Weapons