Something from Nothing — Wayne Mansfield

Shane has never managed to catch a break. His mother died when he was a teen and his father left home the day he turned eighteen. Then he met a man he thought would fulfill all his dreams. Little does he know that Tyler will plunge him into a nightmare of both physical and verbal abuse.

With his self-esteem destroyed and no friends to turn to, Shane lives every day in despair. But when they're invited to a neighbour's house for dinner, things begin looking up. Michael, their host, is no stranger to Shane, for they have often said hello over the fence.

But is he the one who will come to Shane's rescue? Or will Tyler make sure their friendship goes no further than the dinner?