"Beyond the Fractured Life"

Prompt: Ashley Frangipane is 16 years old she lives in New Jersey she suffers from ADHD and bipolar disorder diagnosed from an attempt of suicide she has 2 younger brothers Sevian 13 and Dante 3 Ashley lives a poor life they have no money barely eat live in Raggy clothes they don’t celebrate holidays move a lot for good jobs for her parents Ashley’s father Chris is an angry toxic man her mother Nicole suffers with depression

Story Parts

Part 1

**Chapter 1: Fractured Beginnings**

The fluorescent light in my small bedroom flickered, casting eerie shadows on the walls as I stared blankly at the ceili...

Part 2

Fractured Lives

The words left my lips before I could stop them: "Do we have to move again?" I asked, hoping deep down that we wouldn't ...

Part 3

"Crisis Point"

Hours had passed since the tension-filled conversation, and the atmosphere in the house had only grown more strained. Ch...

Part 4

Desperation's Edge

I pushed open the creaky front door and stepped out into the biting cold, the chill of the air a stark contrast to the s...

Part 5

**Chapter 6: The Weight of Consequences**

The Weight of Consequences As I trudged through the desolate streets, the loaf of stale bread felt like a physical mani...

Part 6

**The Reckoning**

The sound of my father's firm voice sent a shiver down my spine as he said, "Let's go." I felt a wave of dread wash over...

Part 7

Confronting the Consequences

I stood frozen, my eyes fixed on my father's angry face as he towered over me, his presence filling the room. The air wa...

Part 8

**Chapter 8: Punishment**

"You're a bad girl," my father's voice was low and menacing as he grabbed my hair, his fingers twisting and pulling it t...

Part 9

**Chapter 9: Descent into Darkness**

My father's eyes seemed to bore into my soul as he took a step closer to me, his movements deliberate and calculated. I ...

Part 10

A Desolate Morning

The darkness still lingered, clinging to me like a shroud as I slowly opened my eyes to the harsh light of a new day. I ...

Part 11

Shadows of Shame

As I walked into my first class, I couldn't help but feel a sense of dread wash over me. The bright fluorescent lights o...

Part 12

"A Bridge to Nowhere"

As I walked out of the school building, the bright sunlight and fresh air were a stark contrast to the darkness that had...

Part 13

"Turning Point"

A voice startled me, piercing the silence that had enveloped me on the bridge. "Hey, kid! Stay right there, don't move!"...

Part 14

A Desperate Plea

"Dont call my parents please don’t," I cried, panic rising in my voice as the paramedics and the officer approached me. ...

Part 15

"A Leap of Faith"

With a newfound sense of determination, I slowly began to climb down from the bridge, my legs shaking beneath me. The of...

Part 16

**Chapter 16: A New Beginning**

The hospital's psychiatric unit loomed before us, its sterile facade a daunting sight. My dad held me tightly as we step...

Part 17

**Chapter 17: Reflections in a Sterile Room**

The corridors seemed to stretch on forever as Dr. Thompson led us to my new room. We finally stopped in front of a door ...