ABOUT THE BOOK
Can love survive when it turns to terror?
UNLOCK YOURSeLF by Carole Anton is a haunting true story that unfolds with the intensity of a psychological thriller.
Marilyn Karam is drawn into a forbidden affair with the charismatic Akbar Bidali, an encounter that swiftly turns from passion to peril. What begins as desire descends into darkness as she is kidnapped, held captive, and forced to battle for her very survival.
Her daring escape is only the beginning. Shadows of guilt, shame, and betrayal follow her at every step, leaving her to question not only who she can trust but whether she can ever truly break free from the grip of her past.
Told with unflinching honesty, this gripping memoir captures the razor’s edge between love and manipulation, faith and fear, resilience and despair. UNLOCK YOURSeLF is not just a book, it is a testament to the human spirit’s ability to endure, rebuild, and rise from unthinkable trauma.
Raw, suspenseful, and unforgettable, this is a domestic thriller that is all the more chilling because it is real.
The most chilling stories are the true ones. Start reading.
Book Details:
- Genre: Thriller & Suspense
- Format: Paperback, eBook
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