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 wiped my tears and closed my eyes. My heart was shattered, and I didn't want to pick up what was left of the pieces, there was no longer a point in doing so. I held my head low and walked back into the mansion. I was broken and no longer found the strength to keep myself as a warrior. I was his prisoner now. I emerged into the mansion and saw Adrian sitting on his couch, he motioned for me to sit beside him, so I did. 


"At last, the runaway is mine. My sweet little Dahlia." He said deviously before pushing me down against the couch, grabbing my hands, and pinning them above my head. My heart raced as my breath was lodged in my throat. I glared and tried to break free before he slapped my face with his backhand. I looked into his eyes with tears before keeping my glare. 


"Don't test me, mongrel. You're my pet now and there is no escaping. Accept your fate now and things will be so much easier for you." I eased up on my tense body and whimpered. 


Chapter Eight