A boy sits alone, locked in a cold and dark basement. Lost in his critical thoughts that he has nothing to offer the world but a scarred and molested body, he attempts suicide. Unfortunately, the woman, Amy, is in an abusive relationship herself. As she does her best to overcome her obstacles, she hides the boy in her bedroom closet, saves some of her food for him, and cares for him like her own. Even after another kindly woman, Katlyn, steps in to help both. Horrible nightmares of his previous existence still plague the boy. A feeling of unfulfillment replaces his dissatisfaction. Daring to dream, he acts and is granted something unrivaled. The Dot. is one of those dark fiction books that takes readers down the path few really scary stories venture to go. Consider it one of those new horror stories that explore taboo while illuminating what abuse can do to a person. It is a tale of an abused boy's experiences and perspectives as he journeys back and forth between his dreams and dark reality. The author, Tim, takes readers into the depths that only books about abuse fiction dare to venture. So, if you're into dark fiction books, really scary stories, or horror stories, you'll want to check out The Dot.
