Shane has never managed to catch a break. His mother died when he was a teen and his father left home the day he turned eighteen. Then he met a man he thought would fulfill all his dreams. Little does he know that Tyler will plunge him into a nightmare of both physical and verbal abuse.<br><br>With his self-esteem destroyed and no friends to turn to, Shane lives every day in despair. But when they’re invited to a neighbour’s house for dinner, things begin looking up. Michael, their host, is no stranger to Shane, for they have often said hello over the fence.<br><br>But is he the one who will come to Shane’s rescue? Or will Tyler make sure their friendship goes no further than the dinner?

Something from Nothing

“Here we are,” she said, dramatically flinging open the door. “Shane’s room.”


Shane barely had a chance to thank her and tell her the room was lovely.


“The wardrobe is full of clothing, but I’ll move it all this evening so you’ll have some space. I think the drawers in the bedside table are empty, but again, I’ll see to them later. And then I really must get my bags organised.”


“That’s alright,” said Shane. “I don’t have much stuff. I won’t need much space. I’ll be okay.”


Mona traced a finger along his jawline. “Aren’t you a darling? So attractive, too. Michael, you’ve found yourself a real prize.”


Shane had never seen Michael so uncomfortable. He was positively squirming on the spot. When he realised Shane was looking at him, he winked.


Mona flitted about the room, opening drawers and doors, tut-tutting before moving onto the next point of inspection.


Chapter 16