The Girl on the Dock: A Dark Fairy Tale by G. Norman Lippert. Returning to the home of her grandfather after her final school year, Petra Morganstern has changed greatly. Confident in her recent choices, yet plagued by dreams of what they cost her, Petra is unsure what to do with the rest of her life. Her one ray of hope is her younger step-sister, whose simple-minded charm is only offset by her hateful mother, Phyllis. Desperate to protect Izabella from their mother's increasing rages, she struggles to find balance between the forces that seek to rule her heart. As things spiral out of control, Petra finds herself confronted with the unforgiving force of destiny, thrusting her into the ultimate choice one more time. Only this time, no one will be there to save the day. This time, the choice will be Petra's alone.