World War II is over. But for Hungarian people like young, attractive Anna Gonda, another terror has just begun. Communism is strangling her country, forcing the bold writer to make a difficult decision. It was time to abandon her home, her beloved family, and her boyfriend, Attila Paprika, an insecure pessimist who measures his manhood with drinking contests and grueling mountain bike rides. For reasons of his own, Attila surprises Anna by joining her in a daring escape to England. After the couple is blessed with a daughter, Anna is mysteriously drawn to Australia, land of prosperity and opportunity. Enjoying the good life as new immigrants, they have no idea that a monster is lurking in their neighbourhood. Life will never be the same as it twists into a disturbing tale of fear and survival. Author Bio: This is Monica's first foray into the world of publishing. She enjoyed the experience so much, she's planning a sequel to The Paprika Diary. Monica successfully raised an autistic child well before much was known about the disease. She has conquered breast cancer once, and is currently battling it a second time. She does not know when her journey on earth ends, but is comforted by her faith in All That Is, for there is no death of our eternal flame. Monica lives in Ontario, Canada with her long-time companion, Bugsy the tabby. Keywords: Diary, Fiction, Secret, Evil, Lonely Woman, Hungary, Australia, Canada