SCARRED

by Ayanda Xaba

Sizwe, with his undeniable charm and good looks, lay in the pool of his blood - breathless. The scar on his left cheek is the only indication of the once-notorious lover Mzansi has ever seen. How many girls did he violate? The police would never know. The scar was a souvenir from his first victim. He spent hours looking at it, admiring it, years after the incident. He got an erection every time he touched it. His scar - his mark. Sizwe wabantwana. The screams were his drug. First, he thought that was all he needed - just another terrified scream to get his high. But that's not how drugs work. He would start with the screams; spanking, strangling, raping, burning, cutting… Why stop if you could get more? He never stopped. Not until she stopped him.

239 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 6, 2023

About the author

Ayanda Xaba is an award-winning self-published author from Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal who is passionate about her family, women empowerment, and travelling. When she’s not creating stories, she is an avid reader who likes binging on horror and psychological thrillers. Her goal is to unapologetically tell stories of African women and be the voice of the voiceless.