The Lie - The Harsh Reality

Facebook and Twitter were a place for friends and socializing. The attention was overwhelming and this was her chance to have it all. He would love her and take care of her, and ?in turn, ?she would be loyal and devoted.? To her, it was perfect.

His words and persuasion helped her see how the West was falling apart. He convinced her that she would never have a real future or husband in the U.S., and that Syria was nothing short of paradise.

She would be given a traditional lifestyle, marriage,?? ?and a home, along with a life of adventure, true meaning, and peace. She was even told of servants and her own car. She was groomed for hours on end,? and the attention was flattering.

"Think with your heart," he said, "and find a better life."

He? showed her videos and pictures of him in his jeep, holding a gun. He professed his love to her and said he wanted to marry her. He told her she would be in the newspapers and on the internet, ?and that people around the world would know who she was. He even started to refer to her as his fiance.

But this is a story about the unfortunate and very harsh reality of a dream turned into abuse, torture, and even death.

The is a story about The Lie.