The protagonist is determined to make Jason fall deeply in love with her, equating love with physical intimacy. Her intense desire drives her actions, revealing her complex understanding of relationships and emotional connection. As she navigates her feelings, the narrative explores themes of love, obsession, and the blurred lines between affection and desire.
The story follows nineteen-year-old Craig Marshall, driven to seek revenge after his best friend Rebecca suffers a brutal sexual assault. Frustrated by the justice system's failure, Craig violently confronts the attackers, leading to a catastrophic motorcycle crash that leaves him with a serious head injury. As he struggles with his new reality and begins a relationship with Rebecca, the attackers escalate their violence. This turmoil pushes Craig into a deep depression, culminating in a suicide attempt, exploring the depths of friendship, love, and personal resilience.
The story unfolds as clinical psychologist Newton Flanigan investigates a murder confession that unexpectedly involves a body over two centuries old. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of death and betrayal tied to David Mallory, whose secrets threaten to lead Newton down a perilous path. This chilling narrative intertwines historical intrigue with psychological suspense, revealing a series of murders that challenge Newton's understanding of truth and morality.
Stacey finds herself in a living nightmare, a personal hell of her own making. Her beloved Jason is lying dead in the hallway of his own home, blood-soaked, naked, exactly where she left him. When the police arrive at her sister's grave, Stacey is waiting. She knows this would happen, the brutal attack on her once prized man had left him dead. Her sister's death was easy to cover. A tragedy. Jason's death, however, would never be so easy to disguise. When Stacey meets prison officer Alistair Stuard, everything changes, propelling her towards a brand new future even she did not see coming. One thing is for certain, the life of Stacey Adams will never be the same again. She's a killer, after all. An unfortunate truth neither of them will be able to escape.