TOLD YOU SO

Lee Anderson is on death row, and his time has officially run out. With his last meal warm and fragrant in the confines of his prison cell, the prison’s chef asks the question that’s haunted Lee for decades after his crime was committed: “Why did you kill them?” 

This time, for the first time since his arrest, Lee decides to answer it. 

As the clock ticks down, Lee recounts his life, set against the rolling hills of the Kentucky countryside. After an early life of trouble, he ventures to work in the coal mines, where an unforeseen accident leads him to the love of his life, Delilah Novak. From there comes a sweeping love story that unfolds beneath a sky of hope, where love and sacrifice create a bond stronger than time itself. Years pass, and when Lee finds himself ensnared in the tendrils of a religious cult, he’s forced to confront how far he will go to protect those that he loves.

In this gripping narrative that weaves between past and present, Lee reveals the complexities of his character and the choices that ultimately sealed his fate. With each revelation, the truth behind his crime comes to light, challenging readers to confront the blurred lines between love, loyalty, and desperation. With a relatable cast and an ending you won’t see coming, Told You So is a tale about allowing ourselves to be loved, even when we think we don’t deserve it, and no matter the cost. 

Trigger Warnings: Please note that this story is intended for readers 18 and older. Some content may be triggering, such as mention of suicide, murder, sexual assault, and late-term pregnancy loss.