Cinderella Effect

The shadows of the past threaten a couple’s bond in this dark romantic thriller filled with surprising twists.

“He carried me uphill and his rhythmic heartbeat sounded like the jungle tribal drums to my ears. My head lay on his chest . . . the scent of him filled my mind and banished my fears. What do I make of this? It is something I feared all my life. Could there be a chance to live apart? O God, for your love’s sake, help me to believe in being loved by the one who steals my heart . . .”

Before Ann could write any further, she fell asleep with her head on the table. Phil came in and saw her diary. Curious, he quietly opened it. As he read, his face darkened. He looked at her and wondered what she was thinking . . .

Ann’s case was a complicated one. She’d gone through a very dark childhood that had shaped her psyche to a great extent. But Phil’s secret was even darker. Could these opposites ever meet in the ray of hope called love? That was a question that only time would tell. They would first need to confront the shadow from the past that threatened to destroy the present . . .