At fifteen years old I faced a bleak future. Living in poverty. Parents arguing. Unhappy.
Spending too much time alone and in hiding.
Until I met the woman who opened up the future for me.
Because sometimes the danger a stranger presents is a new way of thinking.
Australian author Alexandria Blaelock writes mainly fantasy and mystery, appearing in Stringybark’s Crowd Surfing Anthology, Pulphouse Fiction Magazine and Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine. She’s also written five self-help books applying business techniques to personal matters like getting dressed, tidying up, and feeding you friends. Discover more at https://alexandriablaelock.