"His fist connects with the door again, shaking the tiny bathroom and I jump. Tiptoeing towards the door to check the lock, I stop and stare at myself in the mirror. I demand courage to show on my face, but the only thing I see is the crippling fear I feel inside." Danielle lived a picture-perfect life, or so she let everyone believe. In public, she was bright, optimistic, and brimming with potential, but behind closed doors was a different reality. Inner turmoil, family secrets and a fearful knowing sat heavily on her heart. In this honest collection of short stories, see what the "perfect life" looked like from Danielle's side of the fence. Trying her best to protect her brothers from the darkness lurking in the shadows, will she maintain their childhood or lose her own?