A Punishing Game(Prequel): Two Broken Hearts, One Chance at Redemption

By Gracie-Mae Harding

Sophia had finally found stability in her life, her eating disorder behind her and a bright future ahead. But just as she thought she had everything under control, her world is turned upside down when she receives devastating news.

Charlie had always believed that he had it all - a loving mother, supportive friends, and a girlfriend he saw as his future wife. But as his world came crashing down around him, he discovered that the people he trusted most had betrayed him. His perfect life was nothing but a façade, hiding a dark and dirty reality.

We see Sophia and Charlie separately confront the most defining moments of their lives, both realizing the harsh and unfair nature of the world they live in. Will these challenges make them stronger, or will they be broken by them? Will they rise above their struggles and come out on top, or will they be forever changed by their experiences?

In this book we see Sophia and Charlie living out their lives apart months before their lives collide in book 1!

A Punishing Game (Prequel): Two broken hearts, one chance at redemption is a Short Story for the forthcoming 5 book series.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Gracie-Mae Harding
• Release date: Apr 19, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223232018

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Table Of Contents

Chapter 1 - Sophia Murphy

Chapter 2 - Charlie Jenkins

Chapter 3 - Sophia Murphy

Chapter 4 - Charlie Jenkins

Chapter 5 - Sophia Murphy

Chapter 6 - Charlie Jenkins

Chapter 7 - Sophia Murphy

Chapter 8 - Charlie Jenkins

Chapter 9 - Sophia Murphy

Chapter 10 - Charlie Jenkins

Chapter 11 - Sophia Murphy

Chapter 12 - Charlie Jenkins

Chapter 13 - Sophia Murphy

Chapter 14 - Charlie Jenkins

Chapter 15 - Sophia Murphy

Chapter 16 - Charlie Jenkins

Book 1, Chapter 1 Excerpt Sophia

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Chapter 1 - Sophia Murphy

I’ve been feeling much better lately. It’s the first time in a long while that I’ve felt good. After going through so many tough and regretful events recently, it feels great to be starting anew. Everything seems to be falling into place, and I haven’t felt this good in a long time.

For once, I woke up feeling rested after my alarm went off, rather than feeling sick to my stomach. My arm was numb from sleeping on it heavily, but at least I wasn’t experiencing the sharp pains in my abdomen that I used to get due to my poor diet. It’s a nice change.

I got out of bed instead of staying there and feeling lazy. Just a few months ago, I used to be afraid to move my legs because I knew it would lead me towards food. Now I drink water instead of coffee, and I exercise instead of watching TV. I engage in mindful activities instead of zoning out, and I write to-do lists so I can have a plan for the day. I remind myself to ask for help instead of trying to do everything on my own, and I give myself breaks instead of pushing myself too hard. This way, I can acknowledge my feelings instead of ignoring them.

My concentration has improved, and I can read and study without my eyes blurring. I’m better at talking to people now without feeling the need to snap at them or direct my unwarranted anger towards them. Before my treatment, I always tried to push through, but the more I tried, the worse I felt. Now I have the patience to listen instead of waiting for a conversation to end so that I could slip away. My throat doesn’t hurt anymore, and the slightest movement of my lips doesn’t drain all of my energy. For the first time in months, I feel like myself again. The chronic headaches and fatigue that had been my constant companions for so long are gone, and in their place is a new sense of energy and vitality. This is an enormous relief for me, and it feels like someone has lifted a weight off my shoulders.