Every night, Aubrey endures unspeakable torment—and every morning, her broken memory erases the pain, leaving her innocent and trusting in a town that profits from her suffering. When she tattoos a phoenix on her back, desperate to hold onto hope, her only ally risks everything to help her expose the truth. But as the townsfolk close in, driven by shame and fear, Aubrey must decide: can she finally break the cycle, or will the town bury its darkest secret forever?
Every man in town craves my dad’s legendary abalone, but only my sister Abby knows the real price. On abalone days, she’s always sick and terrified, while Dad demands more and more from her—no matter how much it hurts. When I discover the truth behind Abby’s suffering, I realize our family’s secret is darker than I ever imagined—and if I expose it, I might lose everything.
As a broke local guide, I deliver women to the reclusive Mr. Knox—never asking questions, just pocketing the cash. But when I glimpse chained ankles, desperate bargains, and forbidden passion under the stars, guilt and terror threaten to drown me. I’m trapped between exposing a secret harem on the cliffs and becoming the next pawn in Knox’s cruel game.