Natalia_Ogden

Maya Reynolds is done running. Fresh out of outpatient treatment, she’s determined to rebuild her life—starting with a job at The Haven, a small diner known for giving second chances. With CPS monitoring her every move and the weight of past mistakes pressing down on her, Maya knows this is her last shot at proving she’s capable of being the mother her son deserves.

But starting over isn’t easy. The restaurant is full of people with their own baggage, and trust is a currency she can’t afford to spend. When an old friend from her using days walks in, he reminds her of a truth she can’t escape: not everyone believes she can change.

Then, the letters start. Anonymous, personal, and cruel. At first, they feel like just another test of her willpower. But when someone breaks into her apartment and leaves behind her CPS case file, Maya realizes she’s being watched.

Someone wants her to fail.

As she fights to keep her job, stay clean, and prove she’s worthy of her son, Maya must uncover the truth before it’s too late. But when she finally discovers who’s behind the threats, she finds herself trapped in a situation more dangerous than she ever imagined.

And in the final moment, as everything unravels, one thing becomes terrifyingly clear: her past isn’t done with her yet.

Table of Running On Empty

Table of contents

Volume 1