How I Escaped My Cult

For Kristel Leonard, the Word of Life dictates every aspect of her life. But when ruthless new pastor Tiffanie Irwin takes over, Kristel tries to leave her iron grip, leading to deadly and horrifying consequences for those closest to her.

Looking for a better life, Habiybah's family joins a new Black-led cult, the Nuwaubian Nation. But when their narcissistic leader, Dwight York uses his powers to commit horrific crimes, she knows the only way out is to go deeper in.

As the oldest daughter of family-cult leader Papa Pilgrim, Elishaba is the primary target of his rage and lust. His torment escalates when the entire group moves to Alaska, where she must survive a bold escape through the frigid wilderness.

As a devoted member of La Luz Del Mundo, Alethea obeys her apostle Samuel Flores, becoming his sex slave. But when other brave women reveal their own horrific abuses, it leads to a dramatic arrest, an intense trial, and a harrowing escape.

When Warren Jeffs is arrested for unspeakable crimes his son Wendell and 8th wife Vicky are caught between their sadistic cult and the investigators trying to bring it down. Escaping Warren's physical and mental hold is their only way out.

A look into insidious modern-day cults through the lens of members who endured trauma and investigations into the oppressive groups.

Johnny flees when his cult turns into a violent gang.

A look into insidious modern-day cults through the lens of members who endured trauma and investigations into the oppressive groups.