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Scratching Off the Ink

Summary

While trying to escape the wrath of her abusive ex-lover, an aspiring tattoo artist finds friendship in a starry-eyed couple. However, what happens when the tattoo artist falls for one of the lovers? And what happens when her ex-boyfriend's insanity reaches a whole new level of deadly?

WARNING: this story contains domestic abuse, violence, and sexual content.

Characters

Clark Hiddleston

A 25-year old tattoo artist at Tainted Dragon. A flashy and excitable homosexual man that has been a close friend of Joanna's since her freshman year of university.

Frank Ellington

Joanna's obsessive ex-boyfriend. Continues to stalk Joanna and beg her to come back to him, despite the vile things he had done to her.

Joanna Smith

A 21-year old college grad and talented tattoo artist at Tainted Dragon

Kate Smith

Joanna's 15-year old Directioner sister and a huge fan of Harry Styles. A bubbly and ostenatious young girl that cares very deeply for her older sister

One Direction

Perrie Edwards

Zayn's girlfriend. A friendly and hyperactive woman, finds Joanna interesting and pursues her friendship

Shela Agusalim

An Indonesian exchange student that Joanna met while studying at University College London. She is a playful yet very smart and knowledgable girl. One of Joanna's closest friends

Zayn Malik

Half-English and Half-Pakistani member of One Direction and dedicated boyfriend to Perrie Edwards. Accidentally stumbles upons Joanna's private life and pursues her friendship