Hardy is a journalist who enjoys doing her pieces on the more risque events, but the masked man is someone you don't want to draw attention to. In this suspenseful thriller, Hardy and her son are kidnapped and it's up to her to save him, the only problem is, the masked man is forcing her and her exes to play his little game of survival. Before the time ends, she has to decide whether to kill one of her loves or herself, if not, then she can say goodbye to her son. The Ultimatum is not something to be reckoned with. Who will survive to tell the tale? Will Hardy win the masked man's game, or has he won already?
The Decision is a novella written by the author Alyssa Milani. It is one of the many stories from her upcoming novel "Asylum of Diction". Main character of the story is Hardy. She is a journalist and has done a piece on The Ultimatum. This made masked man's attention fell on Hardy making her and her lived ones a victim of him. To save her son Oliver, she has to make The Decision.
There are three people in front of her. One is Raleigh, Oliver's father. Another is Mike, her recent fling and third is Tom with whom she had been in relationship for two years. Tom has helped Hardy many times with Oliver. Now, Hardy has to make the decision before time ends. Otherwise, anyone could be picked out of the three guys, Hardy herself or her son Oliver. Will Hardy be able to make this difficult choice?
Title of the book is perfect and cover photo is nice. Alyssa's stories are unique and intriguing. I love reading novellas and this is one of the best thriller novella that I have read. After reading this, I am really looking forward to read "Asylum of Diction".
A fast paced novella that takes the reader through a nightmare. Criticizing a psychopathic sadist for the inhumane and torturous "games" he has played backfires on Hardy in the most cruel way. Forced to play the game to its end, Hardy endures the pain of each decision, but has she made the right ones? The conclusion will shock you.