This AN was badass. Go u

Love this story, thanks for sharing x

Keep forgetting to mention that I thought your title was perfect for this story!

Esme was the perfect choice for the role you put her in! I'm hoping the sequel answers my questions about how they located Bella. By the way, I did a bit of looking for info regarding suicide among captive sex slaves but haven't found anything yet. I did find a lot of references to studies done in Asian countries. That makes me wonder how different cultures view this issue - and the sex trade in general.

Perfect response to the "guests"!

This chapter has me wondering what the suicide rate is for trafficked individuals. It must be pretty high, but how would any data be collected?

Very, very well said. Every point you made was absolutely valid and logical. This is your story to write. I cannot understand why people choose to attack writers on this site. As you pointed out, it's a platform for exercising creativity, and growing in a craft. When I come across a story I don't care for, I simply close it. Also, I had wondered about what research you had done about this topic. Thank you for doing it; it cannot have been pleasant to listen to and read about victims. You are doing a public service, and I hope others recognize this!

Bella's act with Lars is probably smart; she is in survival mode and he could mean the difference between living or dying.

I so love that you acknowledged the bit of imperfection in "Edward's" nose. Have not seen that elsewhere, ever. It is there, and it does add distinction to his features, which otherwise could be too perfect. Well done!

A few things ... First, thank you for sharing your writing. I don't write fiction, but I very much admire those who have the courage to put their work out into the world.
Also, I appreciate the quality of your work. You obviously know the basic mechanics of English (not something to take for granted!). But (for me), you also have a talent for expressing thoughts and feelings, and for painting word pictures. Your characters feel authentic and your dialogue flows smoothly and realistically. Finally, you have illustrated that human trafficking is a modern horror, not just something that happened to people in the past. Since young women do read these stories, I hope that they will take to heart how easily and unobtrusively abduction can take place!

Wow, what a story! So sad and disturbing to think that other humans could do these things. Thanks for telling us. I'll check out the site you posted and I'll keep those taken in my prayers.
I have deep respect for you in your endeavours to help others by your writing. Good Luck in 2020 and beyond.
Margieann Bell

I was a little bit hesitant before reading this story because of your warnings. Usually I think that we all have so much going on in our lifes that we are in great need of happy endings, but this plot intrigued me.
My heart was soaring after reading this story plays in Germany - I‘m from Germany - it was like a slap in my face. Yeah, I know human trafficking happens all over the world - still, it numbed me at first.
Many things are still unresolved...I hope I will get my answers in the sequel you have written.

Wowamazing story.

I'm glad she's finally free!

Are you kidding me? They wasted an hour to talk about Alice and how they meet? In a situation like this? Seriously?