“So is that a yes,' the sheriff asked. Daniel held his breath. The lawsuit, the cost of bail, these were enough to push Clyde into the zone. The world stopped on Rita's next breath. A single assertion could end this mess--protective custody; the sheriff would shield Daniel from Clyde's wrath. 'No,' Rita said in a steady strong voice. 'My husband does not abuse us.' The lie kicked Daniel as hard as Clyde's boot.” MagicUrban FantasyWizardsFantasy FictionEpic FantasyAbusive ParentsAbuse SurvivorPortal FantasyAlternate RealityAbused Child Book:Awakenings Source: Awakenings
“Dorn exuded confidence, like someone raised in an exclusive Northeastern boarding school; the kind with crested jackets and ties, where teachers lived in fear of their students” FantasyMagicVillainUrban FantasyWizardsKnightsEpic FantasyGame Of ThronesPortal FantasyScience Fantasy Book:Awakenings Source: Awakenings