"Lost in the Shadows of Home"

Prompt: Ashley frangipane is 17 years old she is from new jersey she is homeless her parents Chris and Nicole kicked her out after she failed to get into college Ashley has 2 younger brothers sevian aged 14 and Dante aged 4 Ashley struggles to find money so she began sleeping with older men to surrvive

Story Parts

Part 1

**Chapter 1: The Streets of Desperation**

The cold New Jersey streets seemed to whisper cruel truths to 17-year-old Ashley Frangipane as she walked alone, her eye...

Part 2

"A Desperate Encounter"

Ashley walked down the street, her eyes scanning the crowded sidewalks as the sounds of car horns and chatter filled the...

Part 3

A Glimmer of Hope

Ashley's fingers trembled as she dialed the number on the crumpled napkin, her heart racing with a mix of anxiety and de...

Part 4

**Deception and Betrayal**

Joe's smile grew wider as he walked closer to Ashley, his eyes locked on hers with an intensity that made her feel uneas...

Part 5

Fear and Uncertainty

Ashley sat in her small, dingy apartment, staring blankly at the wall as tears streamed down her face. It had been a few...

Part 6

Fears Confirmed

The nurse led Ashley to a small exam room, and Ashley took a deep breath as she prepared to face whatever came next. The...

Part 7

Chapter 7: The Cost of a Choice

"Ashley, I know this is a lot to take in, but I want to discuss your options with you," Dr. Smith said, as she turned of...

Part 8

**Taking Matters into Her Own Hands**

Ashley sat on her couch, staring blankly at the TV as her mind replayed the conversation with Dr. Smith. She couldn't sh...

Part 9

**Desperate Measures**

Ashley lay on her bed, her heart racing with anxiety as she stared at the bottle of misoprostol pills on her nightstand....

Part 10

**Chapter 10: The Darkest Hour**

The phone seemed to take an eternity to ring, and Ashley's anxiety grew with each passing second. She could feel the wei...

Part 11

"Fear and Uncertainty"

Is the baby alive? Ashley asked, her voice trembling with fear and regret. She was panicked, her mind racing with though...

Part 12

Chapter 12: Six Months Later

Six months later, Ashley sat in her small apartment, surrounded by baby clothes, toys, and nursery decor. It was hard to...