“In this unflinching memoir disguised as a novel, Jake Ranney recounts his experience with sexual assault, institutional betrayal, and the long fight for justice. Written first as private journal entries, this story evolved into a lifeline—for himself and others who’ve been told to stay silent.”
Trauma & Memory: How the mind preserves—and distorts—painful details.
Justice & Failure: The legal system’s cracks, where victims fall through.
Survival as Rebellion: Why speaking up is an act of defiance.
*This book contains explicit descriptions of sexual violence and its aftermath. Reader discretion advised. If you need support, visit our Resources page.
The cover image of this book was taken by JC photography. A close friend of mine and someone I would recommend to anyone as far as photography.
“The phrase ‘Like Nothing Happened’ mirrors the forced normalcy survivors face.”
Though structured like fiction, every detail—dates, dialogue, evidence—is real.
Scenes like the locker room were written with traumatic clarity—because memory doesn’t soften.
This book began as private survival. It became public when I realized others needed to hear: You’re not alone.—Jake Ranney
‘I was raped.’—The sentence that took 12 drafts to write.
The story almost didn’t get told. The author nearly gave up on finishing the manuscript several times. What brought it back to life? A reminder that someone might need it.
This book made me feel seen in ways therapy couldn’t.’ —Anonymous survivor
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