Hope Goodman

At 17, a girl's life takes a dramatic turn as she's thrust into a whirlwind of chaos, where nothing is as it seems. Strange encounters push her to the edge, forcing her to navigate a dangerous path filled with hidden truths and dark secrets. Torn between the protective embrace of a newfound ally and the sinister intentions of her lover, she feels the crushing weight of her destiny looming over her. With everything she knows hanging in the balance, she must confront the haunting shadows of her past while facing an uncertain and treacherous future. As the stakes rise, will she find the strength to make the right choice, or will the forces arrayed against her prove too powerful to overcome? Her fate and the fate of all those she holds dear awaits within the pages of her unfolding destiny, inviting you to embark on a journey filled with danger, intrigue, and the ultimate test of courage.

Moonlit Dahlia

I smiled and gave him the cash before Vanessa, and I ran out of there while laughter filled the store. I heard Gerald complain about not getting Vanessa's number and how I scammed him, but I didn't care. 


"I cannot believe you called me Jessica; I am offended. I look nothing like Jessica, if anything, Lacey would've suited me better!" She huffed softly before I turned around and saw the owner of the store staring me down. I heard Crissane growl deeply in the back of my mind. Her anger and her defensiveness filled my body, and I knew we needed to keep going. This guy had bad vibes and I wasn't going to stay a second longer. 


"What was so special about this box anyway?" She asked but I truly didn't know myself. 


"I just had a feeling about it, and it'll look good with the interior of my house," I said before yawning, we began to head home. After an entire day of shopping for clothes and furniture, I was wiped out. 


Chapter Seven