Welcome to author Perci T. Brooks and the tour for the new charity anthology Resist and Triumph, a collection of LGBTQ+ stories celebrating hope and love, and raising money for two great causes. Perci’s sharing an exclusive excerpt from her contribution today, Breaking Ties with the Bully.
About the Anthology
As 2017 opened, the United States took several steps back in the progress toward equality. In response, a group of authors has stepped up to offer positive stories of hope and love. In an effort to help fight and support those groups who are facing even greater challenges, we wrote these stories to offer a small amount of aid.
Stories of hope, resistance, and ultimately triumph fill the pages of this anthology.
All proceeds of the anthology go to The Trevor Project and GLAAD to help fight the effects of the dark times we’re facing.
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About Breaking Ties with the Bully
Born with a host of disabilities, Wenxy hasn’t let them stop her from achieving her goals in life. She’s managed to turn her tragedies in triumphs and be a positive, proud voice for others who may struggle to find their own.
A chance meeting in an online forum late one night finds Wenxy coming to the defense of a timid young woman named Missy who finds herself being cyberbullied. After that, both women bond over life experiences and common interests; an unexpected friendship that stands the test of time and distance.
But Missy begins to make life choices that soon alienate everyone who cares for her. Except for Wenxy. True and loyal, Wenxy begins to find herself bearing the brunt of Missy’s growing censure and narcissistic attitude, often reduced to tears by the woman’s sharp, stinging jibes. Hesitant to confront Missy, Wenxy lands on the abusive end of consistent cyberbullying and stalking herself from someone she once trusted with all her secrets.
Can she find the courage she needs to break ties with the bully who was once one of her best friends?
The Excerpt
Wenxy, Yeri, and Chris sit at home in their family room. They talk about everything and nothing, and Wenxy is so relaxed. It’s the most carefree she’s felt since the mess with Missy. As if conjured by her thoughts, Wenxy’s phone buzzes.
Missy: You are a horrible person. How could you treat me like that?
Missy: You only think of yourself. You’re not a good friend. You are a bitch.
Missy: I should go there and punch you. You good for nothing cow.
Wenxy has no idea where this is coming from. She hasn’t contacted Missy in a week and a half. This is all supposed to be over. Why is Missy suddenly sending her threatening texts? Yeri reads over her shoulder. A picture comes through.
Missy: You see this rifle? I’d be able to shoot you from a distance.
Missy: I thought you cared about me, but all you care about is yourself. Nobody wants you. You might as well just go kill yourself.
“We’re going to see a lawyer. Tomorrow. Don’t respond to her.” Yeri says. Her face is white.
“Why does she hate me?” Wenxy asks.
“She’s sick, sis. And she doesn’t hate you, she hates herself. Her words do not define you.”
Wenxy knows that.
Knowing doesn’t make it hurt any less.
About the Author
Perci is a California native who lives with her family, 4 cats & 2 dogs. She’s been writing since a young age & her older sister was the one who noticed her talent. Writing has helped her cope with her being hearing impaired & other medical issues. She’ll write what others won’t touch & has been told she’s ahead of her time, but her family & friends support her. She writes in the areas of young adult, paranormal, romance, LGBT & romance suspense.
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