Caged

An eerie psychological thriller exploring the madness and ultimate evil lurking in a small town in northern Maine. Dr. Victoria Vincent has recently opened her medical practice in the remote town of Harbor Cove. Why would a successful big city doctor move to this tiny town inhabited with peculiar residents? She frequently asks herself that haunting question. But the past horror which undoubtedly brought her here has found her. This short story will undoubtedly keep the reader in breathless suspense up until the final page. A fast-paced, quick read for every mystery reader! Book 1 of 2 in Series. Approximately 45 pages

Oblivion is a sweet, sweet place.No pain. No disturbing thoughts of the past. No guilt from my recent actions.Deep down, there is still a part of me that knows how screwed up I am. I don't see a way out, not now. Tria's gone, and the possibility of her forgiving me in my current state is exactly zero. I know I have to pull myself together, accept my responsibilities, and try to make amends, but I have no idea where to start.No job. No apartment. I'm living on the streets with the other junkies. As little as I had to offer Tria before, I have nothing to give her now. The only way out is to come clean and tell Tria the truth about my past, but the idea of reliving the memories is so painful, I can't think about it long enough to figure out a solution.I've hit rock bottom, and I don't even know which way is up any more.

Bizarre rituals on a remote island in Maine.My crazy neighbor lying naked in the produce section of a grocery store.The sting of a knife as it slices through my flesh.Now I know why they say life is never easy.The soft touch of Tria's hand against my chest is the only thing that keeps me going, but there are consequences. As a fighter, I should be able to deal with anything life throws at me, but there is one circumstance I simply can't handle.I only have one coping mechanism: a tube around my arm and a needle in my vein.

This is not made for TV. This is the raw, brutal underground of no-holds-barred combat. Inside the cage there is nothing but me and the pain I inflict on those who dare enter. In the cage, I never have to worry about anyone but myself. Yet, when she began standing outside of the cage, everything changed. I was no longer fighting for the money or the glory – I was fighting for her.