PROLOGUE
330 Words
DISCLAIMER:
This novel is a work of creative fiction inspired by real-life experiences. Some names, places, and events have been changed or altered to protect privacy.
The story contains sensitive themes including abuse, domestic violence, and, trauma, which may be triggering for some readers. Reader discretion is strongly advised.
Before writing this novel, the author personally, consulted the person whose experiences inspired the novel and received her consent to share it in this form.
The author does not intend to offend or harm any individual, group, or instituition. The purpose of this work is to share a story of survival, strength, and healing, and to shed light on realities that are often kept in silenced.
If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, please seek help from trusted people, professionals, or local support organizations. You are not alone, and your voice matters.
"I never chose the world I grew up in. I never chose the scars of my past, nor the sleepless nights filled with fear that felt like they would never end. At such a young age, I learned to stay silent even when my soul was already screaming. I learned to smile even when my heart was breaking into pieces.
They say family is your first home. But what if the very home that was supposed to protect you became your living hell?
I grew up as a prisoner of silence. Every bruise, every wound, every tear-stained night I hid them all. I forced myself to be strong, even when deep inside I wanted to give up.
And every morning, as I opened my eyes, one question kept haunting me over and over again: How much longer can I endure this?
This is the story of a child who was never truly accepted… a daughter who grew up in the dark. A soul who fought to survive in a world full of pain.
I am Rain Kazehaya, and this is the nightmare I once called my life."
- Writer
