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Breaking the Silence

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Parts 8
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Reads 32
Votes 16
Parts 8
Time 46m

Mature

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Breaking the Silence follows the harrowing journey of 15-year-old Emma Johnson, who is forcibly sent to Harmony Hills, a remote residential treatment center in the Utah desert. Dealing with a difficult relationship with her parents and struggling with emotional turmoil, Emma never imagined their solution would be to send her to an isolated, prison-like facility.

Upon arrival, Emma quickly learns that Harmony Hills is anything but a place of healing. Stripped of her personal belongings, forced to wear cheap scrubs, and subjected to dehumanizing searches, Emma realizes this is not just about rehabilitation-it's about control. The staff, led by the cold and rigid Ms. Carson, enforce strict rules and punishment in the name of "treatment," but Emma senses something far more sinister lurking beneath the surface.

As she navigates the suffocating rules, Emma begins to uncover the dark secrets of Harmony Hills. Strange disappearances, eerie whispers in the halls, and the unsettling behavior of the other residents lead Emma to believe that something far worse is happening within the walls of the treatment center.

Determined to survive and escape, Emma must unravel the mystery of Harmony Hills while holding onto her sense of self. But the further she digs, the more dangerous her situation becomes. In a place designed to break her spirit, Emma must summon every ounce of strength to resist the system, expose the truth, and find her way back to freedom-before it's too late.

Breaking the Silence is a psychological horror story about survival, resilience, and the lengths one must go to escape the darkness within and around them.

Contains darker themes of abuse, mental health, and violence.All Rights Reserved

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Salted Caramel Coffee (COMPLETED!) cover

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Salted Caramel Coffee (COMPLETED!)

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