Not Broken

Two years after surviving a traumatic ordeal, Calida Jokobi is focused on keeping her secrets buried and her heart protected, but her carefully constructed façade begins to crack when her friend and first love, Malcolm, starts to challenge her defenses. As their relationship deepens, Calida faces the difficult choice of trusting not only Malcolm but also herself, risking exposure of her past and the possibility of a hopeful future. This story explores themes of recovery and the struggle to heal from past abuse, woven into a compelling narrative of vulnerability and trust.