Powerless

Beth has it all, but when an older man takes an interest in her, her innocence is slowly ripped away. Seven years later, Abby, her younger sister, still has no idea what happened. On Christmas Eve, Beth turns up out of the blue, and Abby barely recognizes her. When a strange man keeps texting her and nightmares disturb her sleep, Abby knows it is not good news. Abby begins to see snippets of Beth's broken life and the men who would stop at nothing to get what they wanted, and her parents' marriage is on the brink of collapse.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 12 November 2021
Publisher: Burton Mayers Books

Beth's life seemed perfect, with a grammar school education, a loving family, and a close bond with her younger sister, Abby. However, everything changed when an older man showed interest in her. Innocence was slowly stripped away, and Beth disappeared a few days before Christmas, leaving her parents in despair. Seven years later, Abby still had no idea what had happened to her sister, and she couldn't even hope that she was still alive.

On Christmas Eve, Beth reappeared, now a teenager with pink hair and a slender figure. Abby barely recognized her, and the happy memories they had shared years ago seemed distant. Waking up on Christmas Day to a half-decorated tree and no presents, Abby felt like an intruder in her own life. Beth refused to talk about what had happened, but Abby knew that something was wrong. Strange texts from a mysterious man kept disturbing her sleep, and nightmares haunted her every night.

Despite everyone's insistence that it was too complicated, Abby knew that she couldn't ignore the situation. She wanted to help her sister, but she couldn't fathom the horrors that Beth wanted to spare her from. In a world far from their comfortable life, Abby began to glimpse Beth's broken life and the men who would stop at nothing to achieve their desires.

Her parents' marriage was on the brink of collapse, and Abby wondered what had caused their carefree life before to crumble. She longed for the days when everything seemed simple and happy, but she knew that life would never return to normality.

As Abby delved deeper into Beth's past, she discovered a web of lies and secrets that threatened to destroy their family. She realized that Beth had been living a double life, and the man who had taken her had been a part of it. Abby was determined to find out the truth, no matter the cost.

With the help of a few trusted friends, Abby began to piece together the events that had led to Beth's disappearance. She discovered that Beth had been involved with a dangerous man who had manipulated her and controlled her every move. Abby was horrified by the extent of his cruelty and the lengths that Beth had gone to protect herself.

In the end, Abby was able to confront the man who had taken Beth. He was ruthless and unyielding, but Abby was determined to bring him to justice. With the help of the police, Abby was able to gather enough evidence to arrest the man and bring him to trial.

The trial was long and grueling, but Abby was determined to see justice done. Beth's testimony was powerful and emotional, and the man was found guilty of kidnapping and abuse. He was sentenced to a long prison term, and Beth was finally able to move on with her life.

Through her journey, Abby learned the importance of standing up for what is right and standing by her loved ones. She realized that sometimes the hardest battles are fought within ourselves, and that we must be willing to confront our demons and overcome them if we want to live a happy and fulfilling life.

In the end, Abby was able to find closure and peace, knowing that she had done everything in her power to help her sister and bring the man who had taken her to justice. She knew that Beth would always be a part of her life, and that she would never forget the lessons that she had learned during her darkest times.

As Abby looked back on her journey, she realized that life was full of surprises and that anything was possible. She was grateful for the love and support of her family and friends, and she knew that she would always be able to face the challenges that life threw html tags.

Weight: 246g
Dimension: 125 x 202 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838345952