Would you survive your own mind? Elita Ashford was supposed to disappear quietly. She stepped into traffic hoping to vanish—but survived instead. Now fractured in body and spirit, she returns to a world that keeps peeling itself open: abusive family, a murdered cousin, a cat killed in cold mimicry of her brother’s death. And just when she thinks she’s lost everything, her reality warps into something far more terrifying. In a realm stalked by creatures with eyes like needles and memories that rewrite themselves, Elita must decide what’s real, what’s worth saving—and whether healing is just another lie. Not all nightmares end when you wake up. Some begin there.

Requirements & Requests

Here’s what I’d love from you: I’m looking for honest, constructive feedback. If something isn’t working for you, tell me what and why. If you enjoy certain parts, I’d love to know that too—what resonates, what stands out. Your feedback can be as detailed as you like. It will be in a Word Online Doc, so I’m sure you can put notes on lines you really like or dislike or whatever you feel like :) Please focus only on the story itself, whether the plot works, if the characters feel real, if the pacing holds your interest, and if it’s a book you’d want to read. No need to worry about grammar or typos at this stage, that’s not your task! I’ll take care of that during the final editing round.

Comparable Stories:

Gone Girl The Silent Patient

Trigger Warnings:

This book contains content that may be distressing for some readers, including violence, abuse, and self-harm. Please proceed with care, and prioritize your well-being as you read.