Five years later, Anna still wakes up screaming every night. Now, it seems that the nightmare has returned, and it is here to stay. Anna has locked away the memories of the atrocities she experienced and has built an impregnable wall between herself and others, shielding herself from anyone who wishes to come near and cutting all ties with her friends and family. Anna trusts no one, promising herself that this is a mistake she will not be making ever again. Still, a voice inside her head threatens her, telling her she will be alone all her life because of what happened to her in the past.

When Adrian met Anna, something about her spoke to his heart. She was different and mysterious, the kind of puzzle that no one was sure they wanted to solve. When he tries to approach her, Anna is simply impossible to read. As the two find themselves confined in a strange house full of even stranger people waiting out a terrible storm, old secrets and new revelations come to the surface, bringing them closer. But there are things hidden in Adrian’s past that have their roots in a sick game of abuse Anna recognizes all too well. As she struggles to handle the truth and run from her pain, Anna can only be sure of one thing; this time, she will not be running alone.

This is a story of how an innocent young girl becomes the victim of abuse, which deeply injures her soul for good. It is a story that raises awareness of how children could become victims of abuse, and the lifelong consequences that follow. Through this book, we are given a deeper look into the victims’ minds, and gain insight into how to better take care of our own children.