Close to the Edge

Life was going great until the accident, then everything went downhill. Her flat was burgled, her flatmate was assaulted, she lost her phone, and she lost her job. She may have seen something sinister.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 07 April 2019
Publisher: Muswell Press

Life seemed to be on an upward trajectory as she embarked on a new romantic relationship and received recognition for her hard work at the office. However, everything took a drastic turn for the worse after the accident. In a matter of days, her apartment was burgled, and her flatmate was physically assaulted. To add to her woes, she lost her phone and subsequently lost her job. Could these unfortunate events be connected? Was there a more sinister underlying motive behind what she had witnessed?

The burgled apartment and the assault on her flatmate left her feeling vulnerable and frightened. She couldn't shake the feeling that something was not right and that her safety was at risk. She decided to take matters into her own hands and investigate the incident.

She started by retracing her steps the night of the burglary. She remembered leaving the apartment for a meeting with her new boyfriend, but she couldn't remember if she had locked the door properly. She went back to the apartment and checked, and to her relief, the door was locked.

Next, she contacted the police and filed a report about the assault. She provided them with as much information as she could remember, including the names of her flatmate and any witnesses who may have seen something.

The police were initially skeptical about her story, but they agreed to investigate. They interviewed her flatmate and other witnesses, and they also conducted a search of the apartment. They found some evidence that supported her story, including fingerprints and surveillance footage.

As the police continued their investigation, they began to piece together a clearer picture of what had happened. They discovered that the assault on her flatmate was not a random act of violence, but rather a targeted attack. It seemed that someone had been watching her and knew her schedule and routine.

The police also found that her phone had been hacked, and that someone had been using it to track her movements and monitor her communications. This led them to suspect that the burglary and assault were connected and that the same person or group was responsible for both.

The more the police investigated, the more they realized that this was not just a simple case of burglary and assault. This was a complex and dangerous situation that could have serious consequences for her safety and well-being.

She decided to take extra precautions to protect herself and her family. She changed her phone number and password, and she installed security cameras in her apartment. She also started to carry a self-defense weapon and took self-defense classes.

Despite her efforts, she still felt vulnerable and frightened. She couldn't shake the feeling that someone was watching her and waiting for the right moment to strike. She knew that she needed to stay alert and be prepared for anything.

The police continued to investigate the case, and they eventually made an arrest. The person responsible for the burglary, assault, and phone hacking was a former colleague who had been jealous of her success and wanted to bring her down.

The arrest brought a sense of relief to her, but it also brought up a lot of questions. Why had this person targeted her? What had motivated them to commit such violent acts? And what could she do to prevent something like this from happening again?

In the aftermath of the incident, she took some time to reflect on her experiences and learn from them. She realized that she needed to be more assertive and confident in herself, and that she needed to be aware of her surroundings and the people around her.

She also realized that she needed to be more careful with the information that she shared with others. She had been too trusting of her former colleague, and it had cost her dearly. She knew that she needed to be more cautious and selective about the people she trusted and the information that she shared.

The experience also taught her the importance of community and support. She had been fortunate to have the support of her family and friends during the difficult time, and she knew that she could rely on them in the future.

In conclusion, the incident that happened to her was a wake-up call. It taught her the importance of being aware of her surroundings, being assertive and confident in herself, and being careful with the information that she shared. It also taught her the importance of community and support, and how fortunate she was to have them in her life.

She knew that she would never forget what had happened, and that she would always be on the lookout for any signs of danger. But she also knew that she was strong and capable of overcoming any obstacle that came her way. She was determined to live her life to the fullest and to never let anyone or anything hold her back.

Weight: 364g
Dimension: 214 x 142 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781999613532