Fight like a Girl

By Lindsey Owens

Everything about this story is made up, a complete work of my imagination. I do not agree with abuse in any way shape or form. This story is just one that popped into my thoughts

This is a story about a girl and her struggle to free herself from an abusive step-father. Will enough ever be enough for her... or will her step- father kill her before she breaks free. Finally at witts end and nowhere else to turn Lilly tries enlists the help of a unique and unlikely person who may just hold the key to her freedom in his hands.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lindsey Owens
• Release date: Oct 27, 2018
• ISBN: 9781386530138

Lindsey Owens

Lindsey is the author of the erotica fiction novel In the Dark as well as The Chocolatier and the new adult novel Fated Love. She also writes werewolf books, romance genre, some teen fiction, new adult fiction, fantasy, and paranormal stories. She has many more novels to come! She's just a girl who wants fun romance novels! Is that so much to ask? Not the same ol' same ol'? Not all love is slow and casual, some are fast paced and nearly overwhelming. Not all paranormal books have vampires! Not all stories have been told!  Seriously!? Lindsey took it upon herself to begin her stories for her own entertainment in the beginning of early 2000. She had not struggled with finding books that captivated her, no, instead stories began to form in her head. The more she read, the more she loved to write. Her romance stories began with her desire to write things down! More romance! More Paranormal Romance!  She lives in the South with her husband and children where she continues to put her thoughts to paper.

Book preview

Hell at home

Chapter 1

The day Lilly’s older brother, Will, died, was the day the sun stopped shining. Liliana, get your useless butt over here screamed Frank, Lilly’s stepfather. She hated him and she hated when he used her whole name, it was what her brother called her and nobody else.

Lilly ran down the hall as quickly as her feet would carry her; praying the entire time, that she would be fast enough for him. Smoke boiled out of the kitchen and she tried desperately not to cough as it filled her lungs. Yes Frank. She choked.

I told you to call me dad, he bellowed. I married your mother. He laughed bitterly. It had been years since Lilly’s mother had been around. She had died when Lilly was little during childbirth of another baby. Frank reached up and his palm slapped Lilly hard across the cheek.

Lilly’s head snapped to the right and a tear slipped from her eye Sorry Dad. She said softly.

Bobby wants a beer. He smiled evilly. Lilly looked over at Bobby Whit and cringed. She knew he was already drunker than a dog, but she did as her stepfather said. As Lilly made her way across the kitchen, Bobby spoke You sure have a looker, Frank. Bobby said.

Look at the ass on that one, George Fickle smirked.

How old is she now? Bobby questioned with an eerie look in his eye.

Seventeen right Lilly? Frank asked.

Most normal people would know the age of their only surviving child but not Frank. He didn’t care; he was nothing but an abusive stepfather who got stuck with a child once his wife passed away.

Lilly glared at the fridge before her. Too bad George sighed. I’d pay big to get my hands on that. Such an exotic beauty with an exotic name.

I’ll have to call you on her birthday and you can come pay her a visit. Frank snickered. He had never thought about putting her out there on display, but the idea did really appeal to him.

Lilly gagged in disgust at the purposed thought. She slammed the beer down on the table. As she began to turn away someone grabbed her wrist Sounds like fun right sugar? Bobby smiled with a toothy lopsided evil grin. He held firmly onto her wrist while George groped her butt.

Hand off the merchandise. Frank scoffed.

I’ll pass. She answered with a snarl.

Shut up you trash. Frank snapped as he jumped to his feet.

His hand reached out and yanked her long red hair as he began to drag her down the hall.

Don’t embarrass me, he growled.

Lilly swallowed hard as Frank’s fist slammed into her stomach. He had been too drunk to realize his mistake a few minutes ago. He never usually left a mark on her face but any part Lilly could have covered was full game. His hit was hard and she crumpled over in pain.

For that you can go to school naked as far as I care. I’m taking all your cash. He sneered as he grabbed hold of the small bank which Lilly had on her dresser. With one last push he slammed the door to her room and stomped down the hall.

She was thankful that she had only kept a few dollars in the bank because she knew better than to leave it where Frank could find it. When his loud footsteps finally stopped she had become alone with her tears.

Lilly’s body ached, but at least he hadn’t given her a black eye for the first day of school. She could deal with a broken rib or two but people would ask questions at the sight of a messed up face. His hand print was clearly visible across her cheek, inflamed and angry, but it would cover with some concealer she was sure.

As slowly as she could, Lilly pulled her tee shirt off. She examined the black and blue marks, which were across her ribs, determining they were definitely cracked. With as much care as she could she slowly slid a button up shirt over her arms and across her back then buttoned it.

She couldn’t go back out there. Her only hope for relief was a washcloth and cool water. She went into her bathroom, pulled out a washcloth, and turned the water on as cold as she could get it. Frank would be drinking all night with his friends so no ice for her pain.

Lilly pulled out a plastic baggie she had tucked in her drawer from last time and shoved the cool washcloth inside. She set her alarm and prayed as she closed her eyes that Frank would be at work by the time she got up in the morning.

Hell at School

Chapter 2

When the alarm went off, Lilly moved too quickly and nearly screeched in pain. Her ribs had become swollen overnight and were extra tender. Tears fell from her eyes as she dressed. She didn’t have time to waste the bus would be here soon and she didn’t want to walk the five miles to school.

She pulled on a new set of underwear and miss-matching bra then tugged on jeans which fit loosely against her frail body. She had hoped she wouldn’t look anorexic by the time she started school, but it couldn’t be helped if you weren’t allowed to eat meals regularly.

Lilly sighed as she tried to button up an old blouse she had borrowed from a friend before she moved last year. She quickly tugged on her socks and scruffy old tennis shoes before making her way out to the kitchen.

Thankful that her step father’s car was no longer in the drive, Lilly raced back to her room. She grabbed her old backpack and ran back to the kitchen. She was the usual cook so Frank wouldn’t know she was stealing food unless he caught her.

Lilly eagerly shoved a banana into her bag and a piece of bread into her mouth. She was starving; but that wouldn’t stop Frank from beating her.

Racing out the door; she chewed greedily on the piece of bread. Even though she was seventeen; Lilly rode the bus. Frank wouldn’t let her drive any of his cars or the one her brother had left behind in fear she would leave. So here she stood while anxious kids pushed and shoved her around.

I never get a break Lilly mumbled to herself as she was pushed to the ground.

Watch it! Screeched some random girl.

Sorry, Lilly mumbled and pushed herself up from the ground.

Hitting the ground sure hurt; she fought the urge to scream out in pain but bit her lip and trudged on.

Hey gorgeous, chuckled one of the boys and tried to grab her as she passed.

Sexy come sit with me laughed another. What’s your name?

This one was in her grade; one of the only seniors on the bus besides Lilly. Lilly knew that Jake always got his way; being one of the most popular guys, it was a perk. He might not have recognized her with her newly developed chest, extremely skinny body, or long wavy red hair, but she knew him well. I said, what’s your name? Jake growled. She had sat down at the only open seat she could find, but he followed pushing her aside and sat down with her.

Lilly, you know that Jake. She said angrily.

No way Jake laughed.

Just leave. She sighed.

Chunky little Lilly. Will’s little sister he looked at her wide eyed. Lilly’s head was down and she hid her face from his view. Jake tilted his head slightly grasping hold of her chin and tilted her face to look up at him. Staring at her green eyes, he said, So how is Will? Jake had been friends with her brother. Jake hadn’t come to the funeral and that angered her why didn’t he drive you?

He died, Jake, She whispered.

How had Jake not heard that nearly every student had been at his funeral only two months ago, Oh. Jake said softly Uh... I’ve been away.

Well, you should have been there. Lilly snapped.

Sorry Lilly, I should have Jake mumbled as he slid from the seat. You look good Lillianna, he smiled really good.

Lilly nodded and looked down at the dingy floor of the bus. Hoping it arrived at school quickly. Please don’t call me that. She mumbled. It’s Lilly.

Sure. Jake nodded.

The torture didn’t stop at school. When Lilly walked down the halls of the school boys cat-called while girls glared, Move it bitch screeched Ashley as she pushed Lilly aside and wrapped her arm around Jake, her boyfriend.

Lilly shook her head; Jake always had a thing for snobs; Ashley was by far the biggest one in the school. Jake whispered into Ashley’s ear and she giggled. Now look at what the cat dragged in. She said reaching over and flicking Lilly’s bag from her shoulder.

What do you want Ashley?

Reviews for Fight like a Girl

[Nicoledeby · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

What a horrible book..... so unbelievable.. trigger warnings should’ve been included, for abuse... and Grayson first almost raping her and then them falling in love?? No, do not read this. I was waiting for it to get better, but it only got worse...