Unwanted

Young teen Nicole Ryan was unwanted, plain and simple. Her abusive mother was sure to drill that into her head each and everyday. Abandoned by her father at the ripe young age of eight years old, she often wonders why she keeps fighting for life. What exactly is she fighting for? Eight years later and the sting of abandonment from her father still sits inside her like a fresh wound.

One day when Nicole's usual runs in the woods takes an unexpected turn, her whole life begins to change. When a spoiled young man Jared moves in next door, and she resents him for having the family she could only dream of. Not only does he not appreciate his family, he has no idea what a "bad parent" looks like. He thinks not being able to go to a party is bad! How about being beaten with one of your father old belt?! That's a bad parent, but some don't have any other options and that's exactly what Nicole is going to teach him. But what happens when theres more to Jared than meets the eye?

Will Nicole survive her mothers abuse and the sudden onset of an asshole neighbor? Will Jared ever learn an understanding and get over his anger issues? Will Nicole ever learn the real secrets behind Jared?