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For years as a young child, Sheila was emotionally traumatized due to witnessing domestic violence in her home. She is afraid, helpless. The tragic outcome, fueled by substance abuse, molestation and violence, groomed her to kill.

Family,Memoir,Drama,Crime,Action,Biographical,Religious,Mystery

Afraid of the dark. Every night awakened by a figure walking through the room, a man dressed in all black, not making a sound or looking my way. I would stare into the dark, paralyzed, pull the covers up tight, shivering and wait in disbelief until I could find could find courage to peek out.

Baltimore, Maryland

Yes

Overcoming Monster/Villain,Tragedy,Internal Journey/Rebirth

Meaningful Message,Twist,Happy Ending

Substance Abuse,Sexual Abuse,Extreme Violence

Name: Sheila

Age: 5 years old

Gender: Female

Role: Emotional

Key Traits: Complex,Desperate,Faithful,Heroic,Insecure,Naive,Lone Wolf,Aspiring,Empathetic

Name: Sheila teenager

Age: 13

Gender: Female

Role: Emotional

Key Traits: Complex,Faithful,Insecure,Aggressive,Desperate,Empathetic,Heroic

Name: Sheila (adult)

Age: 19

Gender: Female

Role: emotional

Key Traits: Aspiring,Complex,Confident,Decisive,Desperate,Empathetic,Engaging,Faithful,Flexible,Heroic,Honorable,Insecure,Leader

Name: Sheila (Adult)

Age: 21-

Gender: Female

Role: logical

Key Traits: Confident,Decisive,Desperate,Empathetic,Faithful,Skillful,Outspoken,Selfless,Obedient,Strong Moral Code

Age: 18-34,35-54,55+,13-17,7-12

Target Gender: Universal,Female Leaning,Male Leaning,LGBT Leaning

victims of domestic violence; cross cultural; advocates;

Status: Yes: with a Publisher

Publisher: Self Published

Year Published: 2018

No

ISBN 9781717295637