Andy has finally settled into the life she has built in New York City. She is making it on her own and doesn't need anyone else. She doesn't need anything. Except to keep going, and forget about home.

Until the letters start. They know about Rebecca Harving. They are watching her. Forcing her to play their game. She can't go back to how she lived before. She won't. So she plays along.

Then Brady appears. Flattering her. Showering her with unwanted gifts, attention, and questions. He's perfect on paper.

Andy refuses to be a victim again. But she is starting to question whether she ever had a choice in the first place.

Perfect for dark romance readers, fans of stalkers, suspense, and fiery heroines who aren't waiting around for a man to save them, even from themselves. The Abyss is a dual POV story swirling in obsession, paranoia, and twisted love.

Themes and Content Warnings:

Dual POV

Possessive/obsessive MMC

Stalker romance elements

Heroine vengeance arc

Dubious consent/coercion

Voyeurism & surveillance kink

Choking & breath play

Paranoia/psychological manipulation

Murder & on-page violence

Parental abuse/trauma references

Gaslighting & power imbalance

Therapy/mental health themes

Hello, my book is about half way done. I already have some things I want to change but I am really trying to get some feedback on how the reader is interpreting my story! I'd like to know if plot and character development are confusing, or anything has been missed? I have been trying to get critiques from other places and unfortunately I've been getting AI written information, even critiques I've paid for. I'm just hoping to get some true critiques and figure out whether I need to rewrite and pivot before I get too far into my book.

If youre interested in reading just send me a message or comment on this post. Thank you!

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