Manipulated Lives

**Discover the Shadows Behind the Screen** In *Manipulated Lives: Unmasking Social Media's Shadow*, author HARMANDER SINGH invites you on a riveting exploration of the tangled web that social media weaves in our lives. This thought-provoking journey exposes the illusions of connection, the manipulation game played by algorithms, and the consequences of personal information exposure. Through gripping case studies and real-life stories, delve into the heart of digital relationships shattered by deception, the rise and pitfalls of influencer culture, and the toll constant comparison takes on mental health. This book not only uncovers the hidden dangers lurking in the online world but also provides practical advice on protecting yourself in the vast digital landscape. As you navigate these pages, you'll be prompted to reflect on your own social media use and its impact. *Manipulated Lives* is more than a cautionary tale—it's a call to awareness, empowering you to reclaim control over your digital life and foster connections that withstand the tests of authenticity. Are you ready to unmask the shadows behind your screen? Embark on this eye-opening journey today and discover the keys to navigating the complexities of social media in the 21st century.

Five stories - Five Lives. Have you ever felt confused or at a loss for words in front of a spouse, colleague or parent, to the extent that you have felt inadequate or, worse, a failure? Do you ever wonder why someone close to you seems to endure humiliation without resistance? Manipulators are everywhere. At first these devious and calculating people can be hard to spot, because that is their way. They are often masters of disguise: witty, disarming, even charming in public - tricks to snare their prey - but then they revert to their true self of being controlling and angry in private. Their main aim: to dominate and use others to satisfy their needs, with a complete lack of compassion and empathy for their victim. In this collection of short novellas you meet people like you and me, intent on living happy lives, yet each of them, in one way or another, is caught up and damaged by a manipulative individual. First you meet a manipulator himself, trying to make sense of his irreversible incarceration. Next, there is Tess, whose past is haunted by a wrong decision, then young, successful and well balanced Sophie, who is drawn into the life of a little boy and his troubled father. Next, there is teenage Holly, who is intent on making a better life for herself and finally Lisa, who has to face a parent's biggest regret. All stories highlight to what extent abusive manipulation can distort lives and threaten our very feeling of self-worth.

Understand the insanity of the life we have created for ourselves. As you read this book you will start to unravel life's most complicated questions, revealing the beauty and underlining simplicity of life. This book will open your mind and speak directly to your heart. It will guide you through heartbreak and confusion, freeing you to live life.

I grew up in Kerala as the eldest daughter of a middle class family struggling to meet the both ends, with three sisters in a row and a brother at the end. My marriage was arranged to a man without my consent; he married me because of the pressure from his mother. Then I found that my college mate, whom I had a crush on, was also a victim of manipulations by his close family members. Manipulation to him was more visible, but he was too polite to resist due to love, respect, and concerns he carried in his mind for them. By hearing his story and experiencing the result of coaxing in my own life, I thought of telling these to somebody, but had no intention to publish. But my college mate made me promise to him to write his side of the story after his death which I did in this book. Then I added my story too with it.I believe the time parents selecting the spouses for their children are gone. It worked for ages, but the high aspirations, freedom, independence and globalization changed the culture and demography, challenging the old order. It is high time that parents ask the children's wish in finding their spouses. Incompatibility between couples is a major reason for divorce .I hope my memoir will be a lesson to many including parents and the young ones who are getting ready to wed.

Learn The Ways of the Manipulative You don’t need to settle for disappointment every time people say “no” to the things you really WANT. Apparently, there are hundreds of ways to make people do stuff for you without having to beg or pay for their actions. Good manipulators are great leaders who are able to achieve their interests despite strong opposition from adversaries. They don’t accept ‘no’ for an answer and even when they seem to accept it, they create another path to make people do stuff. This book has brought to light the essence of manipulation and how to use it to get what you want. Starting from cultivating a better relationship to elevating yourself, business or career-wise, the techniques provided in this book are well-tested and work effectively in specific circumstances. You will have the leverage to make even the people above you do what you want, pushing yourself toward victory in every endeavor. You will achieve your heart's desire and every step you take will become significant to yourself and the people around you. You will also learn: • Social manipulation techniques • Psychological contriving tactics • Ways to manipulate people in sales • How to manipulate a manipulator • Tricks to get into people’s minds and make them do stuff • Understand the basic traits of finagling people • The easy way emotional manipulation • Excogitation made simple If you want to learn the new and old ways of the manipulators and get the full inside information about social influencers, this book is for you. So what are you waiting for? Click the BUY button to add this book to your library.

Written by experts in psychology and business, this book uncovers subtle forms of manipulation in today's society, from bosses and relatives to advertisement and sales tactics, teaches how to decode them, and tells readers how to reclaim the power to make their own decisions.

Part of the bestselling Surrounded by Idiots series! #1 internationally bestselling author Thomas Erikson shows readers how to identify and avoid the psychopaths around them. Charming, charismatic, and delightful or manipulative, self-serving, and cunning? Psychopaths are both and that’s exactly what makes them dangerous. Bestselling author of the international phenomenon Surrounded by Idiots, Thomas Erikson reveals how to identify the psychopaths in your life and combat their efforts to control and manipulate. Using the same simple four-color system of behavior classification that made Surrounded by Idiots so popular, Surrounded by Psychopaths teaches readers how to deal with psychopaths in their lives by becoming aware of their own behavior and their weaknesses. Vivid example stories illustrate ways that psychopaths can take advantage of various behavior types, helping readers identify their own weaknesses and be proactive about protecting themselves. Erikson outlines some of the most common forms of manipulation used by psychopaths—and others—to influence those around them. Since manipulation can often be a feature of ordinary, non-psychopathic relationships, the book also includes practical methods and techniques to help readers confront controlling people and rehabilitate negative relationships into mutually respectful ones. By understanding your behavior as well as the tendencies and strategies of psychopaths, Surrounded by Psychopaths will teach you to protect yourself from manipulative influence in your workplace, social life, and family.

Cybersecurity expert Theresa Payton tells battlefront stories from the global war being conducted through clicks, swipes, internet access, technical backdoors and massive espionage schemes. She investigates the cyberwarriors who are planning tomorrow’s attacks, weaving a fascinating tale of Artificial Intelligent mutations carrying out attacks without human intervention, “deepfake” videos that look real to the naked eye, and chatbots that beget other chatbots. Finally, Payton offers readers telltale signs that their most fundamental beliefs are being meddled with and actions they can take or demand that corporations and elected officials must take before it is too late. The updated paperback edition, including new information on real world cases of AI, chatgpt, tiktok, and all the latest and greatest exploits of manipulation campaigns, will leave readers both captivated and chilled to the bone.