Bought and Sold
- 304pages
- 11 heures de lecture
A heart-stopping tale of lies, brutality, and fear unfolds as British girl Megan Stephens recounts her harrowing experience of being tricked into human trafficking during a Mediterranean holiday. At just 14, she fell for a man named Jak, believing his promises of love and a future together. When her mother returned to England, Megan stayed behind, trusting Jak to find her a waitress job. However, his demeanor shifted drastically; instead of helping her, he allowed her to be raped and sold to a trafficker. Abandoned and struggling to accept the betrayal, Megan was coerced into prostitution through threats and violence. The trafficker further manipulated her by threatening her mother’s life, forcing Megan to send staged photos to her mother, falsely claiming she was happy working in a cafe. Trapped in a world of brutality and abuse for six long years, Megan felt too frightened to reach out for help. Her powerful story exposes the grim realities of human trafficking and the profound fear that binds its victims, revealing a struggle for survival against overwhelming odds. Ultimately, Megan's journey highlights the devastating impact of deception and the resilience required to seek freedom.

