The Quiet Before the Storm

Jocelyn has spent years living in the shadow of her perfect life. To the outside world, her relationship with Garrett is the epitome of love, admired by friends and family alike. But behind closed doors, Garrett's charm masks his dark, controlling nature. As the years pass, Jocelyn feels herself shrinking under his demands, her voice silenced by fear and uncertainty.

Trapped in a cycle of emotional and verbal abuse, Jocelyn struggles to reconcile her reality with the facade she's forced to maintain. When she stumbles upon a self-defense class, a spark of defiance flickers inside her. Could learning to fight give her the strength to finally stand up for herself? But even as she begins her journey to self-empowerment, the threat of Garrett's anger looms larger than ever.

At the gym, Jocelyn meets Asher-a man with a past as complicated as her own. As he pushes her to become stronger, his quiet strength and unwavering support begin to break down the walls she's built around her heart. But with Garrett's violence growing, Jocelyn's new bond with Asher leads her down a path she never expected. Will he be the one to help her escape the storm that's been brewing for years, or will he become a casualty of her past?