For 8 years, all I have known is trying to survive one day to the next. One night causes me to lose everything, nearly including my life. Waking up in a hospital bed, surrounded by the people I never th…
Mina’s life has always been a fight for survival, but nothing could have prepared her for the brutal attack by someone who was supposed to be her family.
For the past 11 years, Mina has remained silent for fear of her mother’s constant abuse. But when she’s suddenly let out of the locked basement to attend high school, a whole new set of fears threaten…
I haven't felt comfort in years. My name is Evelyn Miller, and all I know is pain. I don't know how long I've been in this hell, but I'm not sure how much longer I can last. Nobody has found me, everyb…
I thought I could finally be happy, but those dreams were shattered the moment I was betrayed by someone close to me. Delivered into the hands of the monster, I try to run, which leaves me chained to a…
The last 8 months have been some of the best of my life, but when the guilt becomes too much for me, I did something that I shouldn't have. When my therapist suggests that I write letters to help with…
My mom used to tell me I was a princess whenever I was feeling sad. She said princesses were strong and kind and could stand up for themselves, just like me. But I'll tell you a secret. It's really ha…
Did you know, roughly twenty-seven percent of child abductions are carried-out by an acquaintance or family friend? Who better to lure you away than someone you know and trust. With every day that pas…
My life seemed perfect. I had everything I could ask for—loving parents, a boyfriend who was also my best friend, talent, and a promising career as a con…
