Forget or Forgive? NEVER!

Forget or Forgive? Never! by Charlotte Stuart is a dark and intense story about Callista, a woman with mismatched features who has endured a lifetime of bullying, rejection, and emotional pain. The story follows her journey from feeling powerless and invisible to plotting calculated acts of revenge against those who wronged her, including her boss, Dane Weaver, and colleagues who dismissed her contributions. As her desire for retaliation grows, she carefully plans and executes minor acts of sabotage and harassment while struggling with her morality and the blurred line between justice and obsession. The story culminates with her taking drastic measures to settle old scores, raising questions about whether revenge can ever truly bring closure or deepen the cycle of pain.

Charlotte Stuart has crafted a tale that is psychologically grounded, exploring the psyche of a woman shaped by pain and hurt. I was stunned by how she draws the inner world of Callista, deftly examining the unsayable features of the pain she questions. The pathos is intense, and it is difficult to ignore what this character endures. The question of whether revenge can lead to closure is cleverly handled, and readers who have been hurt will easily connect with her humanity—the unbridled emotions, the harbored pain, and the sheer pleasure of seeing those who humiliated her suffer. Characterization is stellar in this narrative, and apart from Callista, who is driven by her insecurities and bitterness, characters like Dane Weaver, her handsome yet dismissive boss who overlooks her contributions; Adriana, a colleague who falsely credits her work; and Karen, her new confidante and partner in crime, are well-developed. Recounted in a mesmerizing first-person narrative voice, Forget or Forgive? Never! presents a delightful tale that is psychologically grounded and emotionally resonant, with characters that ground the narrative and a world that is just too familiar to resist. It is hauntingly dark and utterly unpredictable.