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Everyone says that misery loves company and Mattie Cordell happens to agree. Growing up the middle child of three, things weren't always so complicated. But an unexpected twist of fate changed everything. Mattie's father lost his job and desperately tried to conceal his growing uncertainties by drawing on his Southern hospitality using his home as a sanctuary for family and friends. Misery made her grand entrance on the heels of a favorite nephew who arrived hauling plenty of baggage. A spiral of explosive events lead to heartbreak and sudden death. Mattie is forced to confront her deepest fears. Can she survive the houseguests? Her only hope will depend on her own determination and fortitude. If misery loves company, then triumph deserves an audience.