Under Lock and Key "Do or Die" (The Journey, Women's Edition Book 1)

“Do or Die!” The true story of a woman bound to a man whose lust for power and greed turns deadly. A new age Romeo and Juliet, that crosses lines of loyalty and deception within Family, a Bonnie and Clyde true crime account based in the gangland streets of Los Angeles.

Taken from the Woman’s Compilation, The Journey stories of 12 women, victims, survivors, reborn, and redeemed… shocking and inspirational, hair raising stories…

THE JOURNEY: READ AND BE ENCOURAGED

I was raped and had a baby at 10 years old
I was beaten and left for dead by my husband
The mental abuse I suffered from my parents was colossal compared to the hurt and pain I felt from my peers in school
My illness not only took away my dreams it took away my independence and my-self-esteem.
My husband left me for his step daughter
I was addicted to food, it was my stress reliever, my way of comfort
Pharmaceutical drugs were my way of disappearing from the troublesome ways of the world
I lost everything in the fire
I was attached and held captive for over a month
I am a single mother who survived a deep depression and post-partum so deep I nearly murdered my children
I am an alcoholic
I had to raise my siblings after my parents got up one morning left, to never return
These issues and so many more
But look at me now, I am a survivor, a hero, blessed to catch a glimpse of success, my recovery is a daily journey, my fight to heal, love, and happiness. I am woman breaking the chains my past and trials have bestowed upon me. I am a woman ART THOU LOOSED…free

PRE-RELEASE REVIEW OF UNDER LOCK AND KEY:
I had the pleasure of previewing Under Lock & Key and I must say it was amaxing. The brilliance of name and its relevance to the characters is enough said. I was surprised to see such raw and untamed skill in this work of art. Aija really brought the game to life and I can't wait to see the big payback. No family = no loyalty, but some families have huge secrets which constantly test one's loyalty. I really enjoyed the sneak preview and look forward to seeing how it all plays out. GREAT JOB! —

~Dyphia Blount