Claire Leong: 3 books

"Alyssa, 12, is probably too old to have imaginary friends. She has imaginery monsters under her bed, though; monsters that protect her from the real danger – her father. Tonight, upon returning from The Sanctuary, she watches her body lay in bed with glassy eyes, quaking lips, a teddy bear named Tammy in her arms, and a split down her stomach."

This is the story of a boy who wanted the pain to end. He didn't want to die, no. He wanted the pain to end, but death seemed like the only way out. This is the story of a girl who wanted to die. She didn't want a way to stop the pain. She just wanted everything to stop. This is the story of how the both of them met, minutes before they planned to kill themselves.

“It’s not okay. You’re 12. You shouldn’t have to be going through this. I’m so sorry, my baby.” “It’s okay - the monsters protect me just fine.”