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

“Le Beaujolais-Villages Primeur, merci.”


Shane was impressed, and a little intimidated. “You speak French?”


“A few words,” he said, smiling. “And you just heard most of them.”


After the waiter had brought their wine and taken their order, Shane felt it was a good time to announce some news of his own.


“Since meeting you, my life has changed. The thing is, I want it to change even more. I’m not ashamed of what I do, but driving a forklift day after day is pretty boring.”


Michael listened intently, nodding and smiling at him encouragingly as he spoke.


“I’ve decided I’m going to apply to do an electrician course. I’ve already looked it up. It’s called Electrical Technology. I don’t have to pay for it now, and after I qualify, I’ll be bringing in almost three times what I’m making now. And, even better, I’ll have a qualification.”


Michael’s smile became a grin. The candlelight reflecting in his eyes made them look as though they were sparkling.


Chapter 19