The Darkwood Academy Series by Lynn Rhys

Dear Mom,. Why wasn’t I enough? Why did you and Dad forget you had me to take care of and love? I miss you. Do you even know where I ended up? Let me tell you. At the gates of Hell. And I wish I was being dramatic, but Darkwood Academy is just that. A literal Hell for me. I’m constantly bullied and tormented by the students here. And they’re relentless in their pursuit to get rid of me. All because they take directions from the Kings of Darkwood. Yeah, I laughed too... moreDear Mom,. Why wasn’t I enough? Why did you and Dad forget you had me to take care of and love? I miss you. Do you even know where I ended up? Let me tell you. At the gates of Hell. And I wish I was being dramatic, but Darkwood Academy is just that. A literal Hell for me. I’m constantly bullied and tormented by the students here. And they’re relentless in their pursuit to get rid of me. All because they take directions from the Kings of Darkwood. Yeah, I laughed too. Who calls themselves that? But Daxon, Mason, and Colton are three guys who have made it their mission to make my life hell. They run this school, and I seem to be in their way. Why not get everyone to gang up on me? I just wish you were here. I have no one to turn to, no one to talk to. You selfishly left me. Left me to live this life alone. And that’s what I am, Mom. Alone. I hope you’re watching over me from above. I know I’m looking up to you. Because now more than ever, I need a guardian angel. Love,. Phoenix. This book ends in a cliffhanger and is part of a Why Choose series. Please be advised that this book contains strong subject matter that may not be suitable for all readers. This book contains scenes that may depict, mention, or discuss: anxiety, blood, bullying, death, depression, emotional abuse, self-harm, slut shaming, stalking, suicide, and violence. There is profanity and sexual situations. Reader discretion is advised. less

To whoever cares,. It hurts. The pain is blinding. And I’m not talking about the scars on my wrist. It’s the wounds bleeding from my heart. The pain, lies, and heartache. It’s all just too much. I’m more alone than ever. My past has been exposed for the entire school to see, and the friend I thought I had abandoned me when I needed her most, along with the three guys I opened my heart to. And the moment I did, I was done for. Daxon, Mason, and Colt brought on this darkness... moreTo whoever cares,. It hurts. The pain is blinding. And I’m not talking about the scars on my wrist. It’s the wounds bleeding from my heart. The pain, lies, and heartache. It’s all just too much. I’m more alone than ever. My past has been exposed for the entire school to see, and the friend I thought I had abandoned me when I needed her most, along with the three guys I opened my heart to. And the moment I did, I was done for. Daxon, Mason, and Colt brought on this darkness. Their betrayal and their lies led me to the end. And that’s what I wanted. I wanted it to be over. I wanted the pain gone, I wanted the tears to dry up, and I wanted the world to go black. Except, I don’t get an end. My stalker is still out there. I’m still bullied by everyone around me. The only family member alive, ignores me and pretends I don’t exist. My life is slowly crumbling around me. My sanity’s holding on by a thread. My existence can’t get any darker can it? Love,. Phoenix. This book contains strong subject matter that may not be suitable for all readers, including scenes that may depict, mention, or discuss: abduction, abusive relationship, anxiety, assault, attempted murder, blood, bullying, death, depression, emotional abuse, fire, kidnapping, murder, physical abuse, rape, self-harm, sexual abuse, sexual assault, slut shaming, stalking, starvation, suicide, violence. less

Dear Kings, All three of you have a hold on my heart. I imagined our future, years from now, and the four of us living our best lives. It would be filled with nothing but love and happiness. Maybe we would marry, have kids, or even travel the world. Whatever it was, we would be doing it together. But that can never happen. My life is spiraling out of control. My sleep is haunted by nightmares, and any thoughts I had of the future are merely wishes that won’t come true... moreDear Kings, All three of you have a hold on my heart. I imagined our future, years from now, and the four of us living our best lives. It would be filled with nothing but love and happiness. Maybe we would marry, have kids, or even travel the world. Whatever it was, we would be doing it together. But that can never happen. My life is spiraling out of control. My sleep is haunted by nightmares, and any thoughts I had of the future are merely wishes that won’t come true. My life has an expiration date. The only thing I can do now is try to survive tomorrow. Daxon, Mason, and Colton, you all are my heart pieces. I’m just sorry I will never get a chance to live out my dreams with you. Love, Phoenix. This is a dark bully romance, and there are dark themes throughout the book. This book contains strong subject matter that may not be suitable for all readers, including scenes that may depict, mention, or discuss triggering elements such abduction, abusive relationship, anxiety, assault, attempted murder, blood, bullying, death, depression, emotional abuse, fire, kidnapping, murder, physical abuse, r-pe, self-harm, sexual abuse, sexual assault, slut shaming, stalking, starvation, suicide, violence. Recommended 18+. less