Twist of Fate

This story is a stand-alone novella. Mila Peterson is a lonely teenager, emotionally starved and ignored by her affluent, eccentric parents. On her thirteenth birthday, she meets Ryan Dillard, the fourteen-year-old nephew of her piano teacher. Also an only child of an equally wealthy family, Ryan like Mila leads a solitary life. They have an instant connection. It's the beginning of a fast and loyal friendship that blossoms into tender love. After a four-year separation, Mila and Ryan make a promise to each other meant to last a lifetime. But Fate interferes with plans of her own and reroutes Mila and Ryan's destinies down a path of unimaginable pain. "Twist of Fate" is a powerful love story about survival, resilience against uncontrollable forces and challenging elements, the need for hope and renewal, and the acceptance of events that cannot be changed. Above all, it's a story about finding the strength and courage to live and love again.