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15. “I rebounded within 3 weeks of breaking up with my serious girlfriend. She found out and went batshit crazy on me. I wasn’t doing it to rub it in her face, I didn’t even want her to ever find out. I just came across a really pretty girl, who also happened to be really nice, and things happened. We weren’t still together so I didn’t see what the big deal was. Women make this huge deal of how long it takes men to ‘move on.’ I wasn’t moving on I was just living my life.” —Pat, 26 
Ari grieves the loss of her sister deeply, yet she resists visiting the island resort where traumatic memories are repressed. She doesn’t believe it will give her a stress-free, relaxing vacation like the commercials claim. She doesn’t believe it will give her closure, either.
Even though her gut warns her to stay home, a work assignment forces Ari to visit the island—and it’s even more dangerous than she ever could have imagined. ☠️
This gripping tale by prolific horror novelist, Holly Riordan, will keep you on the edge of your seat!
