Fear has so many meanings, but when perceived as a way of life, it has the potential to drive a person to the edge of their own existence. Each day was a new challenge for Ava as she struggled to simply survive her life, psychologically, emotionally, and physically. In a story of a life that was anything but happy, filled with horrifying and devastating abuse, terrible mistakes, disheartening failures, and physical discoveries, Ava does all she can to be happy. Based on a true story, The Black Maze is filled with virtually countless challenges that many people face, but may not be open about. Ava?s constant struggles prove to be a challenge for even the strongest of people - will life ever be bearable for her? Is happiness even an option? Will she ever make it through her black maze?