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About Stolen Diary
Secrets that tore a family apart. An intriguing story of an extraordinary child, family dynamics, and complicated relationships. A disengaged mother demands the child confront challenges she never imagined.
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About The Shadow Of The Night
The Shadow of the Night is a raw, emotional poem about enduring pain, holding on to faith, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going when life feels dark.
Written from a place of honesty and hope, this short read invites readers to reflect on their own journey through hardship, and the light that still flickers in the shadows.
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About Searching for John Smith by Joan Glase
At just 26, Julia embarks on a solo adventure to Mexico, seeking solace after the recent loss of her aunt, her guardian since childhood. Tragedy struck earlier in her life when her parents perished in a car accident on a frantic Ohio highway, their vehicle running out of gas. In the vibrant landscapes of Mexico, fate guides her to John Smith, a strikingly charming and optimistic former gem dealer with a shadowy past in drugs from Santa Cruz, California.
Their connection ignites in a whirl of passion, swiftly turning into a romance that feels like a dream. Encouraged by John’s infectious spirit, Julia extends her vacation, and before she knows it, they find themselves embracing a spur-of-the-moment wedding. Although she secretly harbors the option of annulment when they return to the States, the joy of the moment blinds her to any doubts.
However, their fairytale takes a chilling turn just a day after exchanging vows when their car sputters to a stop on a barren desert road in Baja, a scene unsettlingly reminiscent of the fate that befell her parents. A series of misfortunes ensues, including a terrifying encounter with a corrupt cop, which forces them to get separated. With her heart set on finding John, Julia embarks on a journey through Santa Cruz and the bustling streets of San Francisco—where the name “Smith” is all too common.
Unexpectantly, Julia begins to carve out a life for herself in San Francisco. The narrative culminates in a satisfying resolution that captures the essence of her journey. Set against the backdrop of the colorful 1970s, this tale reflects the culture of the era before cell phones and the internet while weaving a rich tapestry of love, resilience, and self-discovery.
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About I Think I Hate My Friends
Hazel’s a soon-to-be-divorced mother of three who moved to Los Angeles to be near her college friends and start a new chapter. Nicole married her college sweetheart, the surgeon and all-around perfect husband, Harry, but is terrified of losing him forever if she admits to him she doesn’t want children. Ida is the child star who can’t seem to give up on her dream of being an A-list actress. Dinah is an enigmatic poet with a tragic past who remains a puzzle to everyone, even her oldest friends. When one of them is murdered, the remaining friends deal with the aftermath in varied ways, questioning how much they truly know each other. Told through three separate time periods in the lives of these women, I Think I Hate My Friends captures the sometimes toxic, often complex, but ultimately rewarding dynamic of female friendship and the ceaseless search for contentment.
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