The Manchineel

<p><strong style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Just as nature evolves to protect itself against predators a woman grows into a deadly force.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Elyse Santiago seeks a fresh start far from the traumas of her past in Miami and ventures to Los Angeles. There she cultivates a social media persona and shares lessons on life and nature from her garden. Yet behind her smile she's haunted by the voice of her childhood abuser-a ghost from her past she thought she'd silenced forever.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Surviving on her own in Los Angeles proves challenging for Elyse when she crosses paths with Ben a handsome Hollywood attorney at a top talent agency. As they collaborate professionally an undeniable attraction blossoms. But Ben is trapped in an abusive marriage with Ana the daughter of his powerful boss. Escaping Ana's grasp threatens to destroy Ben's life endangering his career lifestyle and reputation. For Elyse no moral boundary or personal risk can deter her from claiming Ben entirely as her own. As they grow closer the very foundation of their lives begins to shift entwining them in a web of passion betrayal and murder.</span></p>