The Other Ones by RL Mosz

The Other Ones—A family drama novel about escaping the sinister malevolence of emotional abuse

He gathered the last of his strength and walked out. But now his life is on the line . . .

Renowned physicist Damon Devereaux's marriage has become a prison sentence, and he's doing hard time. In fear for his life, Damon moves away and files for divorce. To the surprise of his family, he purchases a dilapidated, turn-of-the-century farmhouse that is as badly in need of tender loving care as his shattered soul.

High school student Lilianna Annesley struggles to survive an upbringing with reprobate parents. Nothing she does ever pleases her family, and plagued with anxiety, her self-worth has eroded to almost nothing.

Damon and Lilianna meet and strike up an innocent friendship. But despite the mutually beneficial outcome, those surrounding the two grow critical of the attachment.

As their rapport continues to blossom, the forces against them grow malicious, and Damon and Lilianna must come to grips with the evil around them and learn to live their best lives.