Chapter 1

No one seems to be nice anymore. From the moment Alessia moved to LA, it seems as if basic human kindness ceases to exists. But things finally fall into place when her new neighbor shows just the slightest bit of decency towards her. Yet, with any bit of kindness anyone shows her, fear isn't too far behind. Trusting people is a whole other ballpark for Alessia. The same can be said for Detective Hoffman. But just as Alessia clings to any bit of genuine nicety, Hoffman becomes fiercely protective of those he lets in. So needless to say, once Jigsaw is introduced into the mix, things get complicated.