R.A.P.E.D. (Rising Above Pain Embracing Destiny) by Pam Betts
Some parties change everything. For seventeen-year-old Erica, one night shatters the life she knew and sets her on a journey she never imagined—a journey toward justice, healing, and reclaiming her voice. R.A.P.E.D. is the unflinching story of survival after sexual assault. When Erica’s world is turned upside down by violence, she must navigate not just her own pain, but a system that doesn’t always protect survivors, relationships that fracture under pressure, and the agonizing question: what does justice really look like? This isn’t just a story about what was done to Erica—it’s about what she does next. About finding strength in unexpected places. About learning to trust again. About the moment when a survivor realizes: I won. I didn’t know justice felt this good. This is closure. This is the next step.
Written by Pam Betts and inspired by real experiences, R.A.P.E.D. offers hope to anyone who’s ever felt silenced, strength to those still fighting, and proof that survivors can reclaim their stories.
“I won, I didn’t know justice felt this good.”, Erica’s journey is just beginning.
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Author Bio:
Hello! My name is Pam Betts, and I’m an aspiring author eager to share my work with the world. I live in a small town in Iowa with my three wonderful children and my loving husband. I’ve always been more of a small-town person than a city girl.
Recently, I’ve rekindled my passion for writing, which I’ve loved since I was young. I enjoy crafting a variety of stories, including short stories, long narratives, and poems. My love for writing was inspired by my fifth-grade English teacher, whom we affectionately called Mrs. J. In addition to writing, I also cherish the moments I can sneak away to read. I hope you enjoy my books!