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Lament: A Contemporary Bully Romance Novella
~Extended Edition Novella~
Seventeen year old Freya Lockwood has lived a privileged life. Surrounded by amazing friends and a loving family, she couldn't have asked for anything more.
Until the night that changed it all.
One bad decision leads Freya down a spiraling path of tragedy and crippling regret. Her once picturesque world has been turned inside out, permanently. Nearly a year has passed since that fateful night and Freya's high profile parents are eager to be rid of their troublesome teen. Shipped off to Wolf Mountain Summer Camp with her classmates, she must learn to navigate this new existence of hers alone for the first time ever.
When lifelong friends turn their backs on her and the guy she's loved since childhood promising her nothing but misery, Freya sinks deeper into a depression that just might be impossible to claw her way out of. There is a hole in her heart that doesn't want to be filled— but there are still those who might want to try.
Tensions are high at Wolf Mountain and things soon take a dangerous and deadly turn. Freya must fight— sometimes literally to overcome the guilt that threatens to consume her.
**Disclaimer** This is a Dark Contemporary Bully story that focuses on controversial and possibly triggering topics. Includes mild to graphic sexual content.
Extended Edition
Seventeen year old Freya Lockwood has lived a privileged life. Surrounded by amazing friends and a loving family, she couldn't have asked for anything more.
Until the night that changed it all.
One bad decision leads Freya down a spiraling path of tragedy and crippling regret. Her once picturesque world has been turned inside out, permanently. Nearly a year has passed since that fateful night and Freya's high profile parents are eager to be rid of their troublesome teen. Shipped off to Wolf Mountain Summer Camp with her classmates, she must learn to navigate this new existence of hers alone for the first time ever.
When lifelong friends turn their backs on her and the guy she's loved since childhood promising her nothing but misery, Freya sinks deeper into a depression that just might be impossible to claw her way out of. There is a hole in her heart that doesn't want to be filled— but there are still those who might want to try.
Tensions are high at Wolf Mountain and things soon take a dangerous and deadly turn. Freya must fight— sometimes literally to overcome the guilt that threatens to consume her.
**Disclaimer** This is a Dark Contemporary Bully story that focuses on controversial and possibly triggering topics. Includes mild to graphic sexual content.
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Published June 1, 2020
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K.M. Raya
11 books121 followersHey everyone! I'm K.M. Raya and I write books! Primarily romance, paranormal, YA, mafia, fantasy and Reverse Harem.
I started writing in high school for the school paper, and after that it was a whirlwind. Most of my college years were spent creating stories and blogs and bringing my imagination to life so that one day I could share them with you all. I live in California with my amazingly supportive husband and my two crazy cats, who both definitely proofread everything I write. I spend most of my free time watching B movie horror flicks, crime dramas and any vampire TV show I can find. I'm a lover of fantasy, swoon worthy book boyfriends and suffer from a serious case of wanderlust that can only be cured by reading dozens of books a year.
Thanks a bunch for giving me a follow. I hope you enjoy my worlds and all my little creations. You can find my books on Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Noble, or if you want, you can follow my Facebook, Instagram and right here on Goodreads!
I started writing in high school for the school paper, and after that it was a whirlwind. Most of my college years were spent creating stories and blogs and bringing my imagination to life so that one day I could share them with you all. I live in California with my amazingly supportive husband and my two crazy cats, who both definitely proofread everything I write. I spend most of my free time watching B movie horror flicks, crime dramas and any vampire TV show I can find. I'm a lover of fantasy, swoon worthy book boyfriends and suffer from a serious case of wanderlust that can only be cured by reading dozens of books a year.
Thanks a bunch for giving me a follow. I hope you enjoy my worlds and all my little creations. You can find my books on Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Noble, or if you want, you can follow my Facebook, Instagram and right here on Goodreads!
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June 30, 2019
Beautiful
Heart wrenching and beautiful. It’s a truly tragic story that pulls on your heart strings through out, the characters are built perfectly and the scenes of a summer camp worked really well for this story
Heart wrenching and beautiful. It’s a truly tragic story that pulls on your heart strings through out, the characters are built perfectly and the scenes of a summer camp worked really well for this story
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January 3, 2021
This book completely broke me and then broke me again. And that ending. Wow just wow. Grab the kleenex. A must read for sure.
August 9, 2019
Not quite up to par
I am hoping that this book was written by a young person. Someone in middle or high school. If the author is an adult, then it makes this review all the more sad.
While the story is interesting it has a sophomoric feel to it that I would attribute to a young writer. I think with more honing of their skill (fiction or creative writing classes, more attention in English class, particularly grammar, and a good word processing app?) we might see this author on a bestseller's list in the future.
For now the quality of this work falls short. The story needs a good edit and a more fleshed out storyline. The main character is flat. She has few facets; feeling sorry for herself, being everyone's doormat or getting upset over the most benign question. You kind of feel bad for her but she doesn't come off as very likeable. And then there is the sex. It takes little provocation to get into her pants, it's almost laughable. The other characters are just as undeveloped and it's difficult to buy into the romantic and platonic friendships she supposedly forges.
I am hoping that this book was written by a young person. Someone in middle or high school. If the author is an adult, then it makes this review all the more sad.
While the story is interesting it has a sophomoric feel to it that I would attribute to a young writer. I think with more honing of their skill (fiction or creative writing classes, more attention in English class, particularly grammar, and a good word processing app?) we might see this author on a bestseller's list in the future.
For now the quality of this work falls short. The story needs a good edit and a more fleshed out storyline. The main character is flat. She has few facets; feeling sorry for herself, being everyone's doormat or getting upset over the most benign question. You kind of feel bad for her but she doesn't come off as very likeable. And then there is the sex. It takes little provocation to get into her pants, it's almost laughable. The other characters are just as undeveloped and it's difficult to buy into the romantic and platonic friendships she supposedly forges.
August 9, 2019
Omg! K.M. Raya where have you been all this time I’ve been reading bully books? So it all started when someone on Facebook recommended Angel for me to read. So I read it and loved it! I thought wow, this Author is an amazing writer. So I gave this book a try and I wasn’t disappointed. The story was beautiful and heartbreaking. I truly felt sorry for Freya and how her classmates treated her. Yes, people make mistakes but remember there’s always two sides to the story.
Even though I loved Maverick, there was something about Sebastian that tug at my heart. He really was torn on what to do.
My only complaint was, that K.M. Raya should have given us more background history on MC’s. Overall this book was beautifully written and I would definitely recommend it!
May 12, 2021
I'm in love.
First book to be read by K.M. I do not know why I waited to read this but I absolutely love it. I loved Freya chemistry with Maverick and I loved her chemistry with Sebastian. K.M. hit the nail on the head when it comes to today's times of bullying, and the simple fact that Freya is a prime example of what victims go through, the silence that they suffer in. Man this one tugged at my heart
First book to be read by K.M. I do not know why I waited to read this but I absolutely love it. I loved Freya chemistry with Maverick and I loved her chemistry with Sebastian. K.M. hit the nail on the head when it comes to today's times of bullying, and the simple fact that Freya is a prime example of what victims go through, the silence that they suffer in. Man this one tugged at my heart
July 23, 2019
Get a box of tissues!
I pretty much cried throughout the whole book. There were moments that I thought things were turning around for Freya, then it just switched back to reminders of the pain and how people can be so insensitive! This book was well written and the feeling were described so realistically, that I honestly sobbed! Great read!
I pretty much cried throughout the whole book. There were moments that I thought things were turning around for Freya, then it just switched back to reminders of the pain and how people can be so insensitive! This book was well written and the feeling were described so realistically, that I honestly sobbed! Great read!
August 20, 2019
Balling my eyes up here
This book had all the feels, a rollercoaster ride of emotion. A little unbelievable in parts (mostly how Carmen come out of the 10 month coma coherently and instantaneously). Other than that it was a really good book.
This book had all the feels, a rollercoaster ride of emotion. A little unbelievable in parts (mostly how Carmen come out of the 10 month coma coherently and instantaneously). Other than that it was a really good book.
July 4, 2019
So heartbreakingly beautiful. This story broke my heart and put it back together piece by piece. Such a great read, just wish it was a bit longer and more detailed.
July 15, 2019
4 1/2* really good!!!
July 28, 2019
Heart breaking
This book was great so many twists and turns, the bullying was pretty dark so heart breaking what the mc had to go through, but love always finds the way
This book was great so many twists and turns, the bullying was pretty dark so heart breaking what the mc had to go through, but love always finds the way
September 14, 2019
3.5 ⭐️s
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