Create New List
Share with your friends
Customize readability

Getting Away from an Abusive Marriage.

All Rights Reserved ©

Summary

A 39-year-old woman named Deborah Mayfield has reached her breaking point after enduring years of her husband's relentless abuse. In a daring move, she gathers her courage and plans a midnight escape, whisking away their 6-year-old son, Tyler Mayfield, into the unknown, determined to reclaim their lives and find freedom at any cost.

Genre
Drama
Author
Patti
Status
7mo ago
Chapters
1
Rating
n/a
Age Rating
18+

Chapter 1: Moving out of the house.

On a bright, sunny day in the charming town of Ironton, Missouri, nestled within a serene, gated community, Tyler Mayfield lounged comfortably on the couch in the family movie room. He was engrossed in his all-time favorite Disney animated classic, "The Rescuers Down Under." Surrounding him were his beloved Melissa & Doug stuffed animals, ready to join in the adventure. Among them were Midnight, the playful black Labrador, Bobo the friendly gorilla, Stella the wise sea turtle, Murray the majestic moose, Molly the cheerful yellow lab, Tina the spirited Bengal tiger, and Snowflake, the elegant white tiger, along with a delightful assortment of other cuddly companions.

Tyler was thoroughly enjoying the animated movie alongside his cherished Melissa & Doug stuffed animal friends when, unexpectedly, he caught the sound of his parents' muffled voices rising in argument. The intensity of their disagreement pierced through the closed door of the family movie room. As the commotion continued, Tyler felt a mix of concern and curiosity, listening intently as the muffled voices gradually faded into silence, leaving him to wonder what had transpired.

Let Patti know what you thought about this chapter!
Love this

0

Love this

Funny

0

Funny

Spicy

0

Spicy

Suspenseful

0

Suspenseful

Emotional

0

Emotional

Profound

0

Profound

Heartwarming

0

Heartwarming

Shocking

0

Shocking

Good Writing

0

Good Writing

Compelling Plot

0

Compelling Plot

Great Character

0

Great Character

Strong Dialog

0

Strong Dialog

Further Recommendations

Reaper's Rose

Quenda: Overall a good story. Looks like it is in need of a good proof reader as it contradicts itself at times...but overall a good story.

Read Now
The Easter Bunny

Mia: Really nice story

Read Now
Our third chance

Jkind12: Good story!

Read Now
Married by Fate

Bargara4670: This is a real feel-good love story. I enjoyed it very much. I'll certainly read more by this author.

Read Now
Off limits to fate, My Alpha, my sin

Shriya: It's a beautiful story with strong characters and a great story line. It's emotionally very engaging from start to finish. I enjoyed reading this.

Read Now
My Blacksmith Savior

Carla Little: This is a great book! I like the story so much I don’t want it to end! I will definitely read it again.

Read Now
Bound to the Bear

bushbaby: Really fantastic book, despite the MFC background it felt like a satisfying, almost cheesy happy book. While her background is a challenge in itself, I would have loved to see some other challenge the couple had to overcome or even the clan to lean into the bear side more. There were quite a few spe...

Read Now
Fated to My Ex- Best Friend [Moving to Galatea]

raymondwrite: Hi! I hope you don’t mind me reaching out. I’m a beta reader currently offering feedback to writers who want another perspective on their stories. I focus on honest but encouraging feedback on plot, pacing, characters, dialogue, and the overall reader experience.No pressure at all—if you're interest...

Read Now