V. C Andrews

Lorelei escapes from the vampire world of her early life and struggles to follow her heart and hide from the past in spite of terrifying nightmares and the constant threat of her powerful and vindictive father.

In the sequel to "Dawn," Dawn pursues a singing career at a prestigious New York City music school, all the while dreaming of her boyfriend Jimmy, and the anguished secrets they share, until a new teacher, Michael Sutton, arrives to take Jimmy's place in her desires.

Chris, Cathy, and the twins are to be kept hidden until their grandfather dies so that their mother will receive a sizeable inheritance, however, years pass and terrifying things occur as the four children grow up in their one room prison.