Free Audio Book : Dinner for Vampires, By Bethany Joy Lenz

In this sharp and thought-provoking memoir, One Tree Hill star Bethany Joy Lenz opens up about the years she spent entangled in a cult and her brave journey to break free.

In the early 2000s, Lenz’s acting dreams came true as she landed a lead role in the popular series One Tree Hill. Her professional life was on the rise, but hidden from her friends, co-stars, and fans was a troubling secret: she was deeply involved in a cult.

Drawn into what she initially thought was a welcoming Bible study with other creatives, Lenz’s sense of belonging turned dark. The group, known as The Big House Family, gradually tightened its hold, led by a controlling minister who encouraged manipulation and exploitation under the guise of spiritual guidance. Slowly, she found herself moving to the Family’s compound in the Pacific Northwest, cut off from her independence and her earnings.

Becoming a mother was the turning point that drove her to seek freedom for herself and her child. With determination—and unexpected help from a loyal fan—she managed to leave, though the effects on her faith and sense of self remain profound.

Dinner for Vampires is a candid tale of resilience, revealing Lenz’s painful yet empowering story of reclaiming her identity and faith.