Ribbons of Darkness — Jo Hammers

Sarah Yoder, seventeen, is an Amish runaway. On the eve of her wedding, her fiancé turns violent and slaps her. In shock, she instantly decides to flee and make a life for herself amongst the English. Traveling at night is her only option. She fears day travel, knowing her father and the brethren will come after her. She is sure they will force her to return and go thru with her marriage vows to the Bishop's son. After her first night of walking, she falls asleep beneath a bridge. When she awakes, she is chased by one of the brethren and in terror, seeks a hiding place. She steps from reality into the in between worlds. Ribbons of darkness flutter and Sarah becomes who she is destined to be.