Rule 14

By William Blackwell

Drifting from one failed relationship and apartment to another, down-on-her-luck protagonist Dana Vilner decides a peaceful home in the country is exactly what she needs to turn things around. Along with boyfriend Jackson LaPrairie, she packs up her two young daughters and rents what appears to be a paradise on Earth.

But it isn't long before terrible things start happening; the landlord's son begins stalking and threatening them; the landlords start behaving oddly and aggressively, and events escalate to the point they fear for their lives and sanity. Paradise rapidly transforms into a living hell. As events spiral out of control, Dana knows it's only a matter of time before someone becomes seriously injured or winds up dead.

A chilling exploration of the fight-or-flight response, Rule 14 ushers you deep inside the minds of those who process information through a twisted and psychotic lens.

• Language: English
• Publisher: William Blackwell
• Release date: Nov 14, 2012
• ISBN: 9781938701894

William Blackwell

Canadian dark fiction author William Blackwell studied journalism at Mount Royal University and English literature at The University of British Columbia. He worked as a journalist and a newspaper editor for many years before pursuing his passion for storytelling. His novels have been characterized as graphic, edgy, and at times terrifying.Currently living on a secluded acreage on Prince Edward Island, Blackwell finds much of his inspiration from Mother Nature, odd people, traveling, and bizarre nightmares.In addition to penning novels full-time, Blackwell also writes colorful website content.To read the musings of a meandering mind and get a free horror novel, visit: https://www.wblackwell.com/

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