Fiction - Own Voices

A collection of original poetry. A series of short creative attempts at writing. Indulging in themes of dating, Islam, women, men, being Muslim, narcissism, dating apps, being lost, marriage, and occasionally rhyming. Join me on a whimsical and chaotic adventure that is my mind....

A Soul's Journey Home is a powerful collection of poetry that explores the profound themes of love, heartbreak, trauma, mental health, loss, healing, letting go, self-love, acceptance, growth, clarity, and inner peace.Each poem is a personal journey and a guide through the struggles of...

A woman, who had no chance to develop the primordial human sense of belonging, finds herself fighting for an absolute untight freedom. Everything goes boring and half-dramatic until that sense of belonging kicks in with a curse. The result of freedom against time is...

A heartfelt journey of a Scottish father and son arriving in America in the early 1920s. Their story unfolds over the next few decades following the men through love and adventures that cover the landscape of America, The Great Depression, and the start of...

Dina Richards went through life just existing. That is until she received the worse news a doctor could ever give. She was dying.Author: Linda Isons TaylorISBN-13: 9798324675233Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/05/2024Pages: 94Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d

In "Whispers of the Earth," nature's eloquent voice sings through the poetic verses of this captivating collection. With each stanza, author THERAAJ delicately intertwines the elements of the natural world with the intricate tapestry of human emotions, creating a symphony of resonance and reflection....

Mokuteki (⽬的) is Japanese for "purpose, intention, or reason" as the driving force behind one's action. In other words, think of it as having a very clear idea of what you want to achieve.In the next 7 days, the curation of life experiences and...

Forty new poems, including character sketches that verge on parables (Ana Lemma, Henry and Eliza), manifestos that are in keeping with the times (Never Tell, Barbarians at the Polls), memories both wistful and painful (The Watch, Tarnish), and insightful meanings found in things both...

A WELL ACCEPTED ADMISSION INTO THE LIBRARY OF THE ELECTRIC STEEL CITY'S GREATEST WORDSMITHS -FRED PERRY SUBCULTUREDrowning in Honey is a poignant debut poetry collection from this Sheffield poet, exploring the intricate tapestry of life through the lens of love, loss, and the bittersweet...

THIS TRICK BOUGHT MY NGGA WITH A PPP LOAN! Money makes the world go 'round.It changes people. It ruins people. It exposes people.Derrick had it all - a good God-fearing woman, a solid home, a future paved in gold. Then he fumbled the bag...

Lost in the abyss of existential thoughts, Dan sees no escape from his failures...until death consumes him in the shadows. But in a parallel universe, a act of kindness flips his fate. Ana, a believer of balance and tao, shows him another way, way...

Although fictional this story is like no other. Determined to never break the law, nor encouraging the breaking of the law how do you find yourself in this situation. One after the another the question just kept coming, none of it made sense to...

"Pieces of Me in Words" is a heartfelt collection of poems and paragraphs that weave together fragments of emotions, dreams, and reflections. Each page offers a glimpse into the soul-exploring love, longing, hope, and the quiet whispers of everyday life. Whether it's the weight...

Birds of PreyA poetry collectionBitesize Vol 31 Just how similar is the human race to our feathered friends? The constantly pregnant cowbirds with little interest in caring for their brood ... the Mafioso boss crows ... the observant eagle ... and, of course, no...

Imagine this: you're sitting in your favorite chair, a warm cup of coffee in hand, and as you open the book, you're isekaid. Suddenly, you're not just reading-you're living it all. Love, war, drama, action, horror, and thrill-each page pulls you deeper, each poem...

Serpents Sow Silence is a visceral, unflinching poetry collection that weaves together three narratives of sexual assault and survival. With haunting clarity and unwavering honesty, Morgan Ardene gives voice to the silences imposed by trauma. Raw and emotionally charged, this collection does not shy...

Some murders are random. This one is personal.Detective Paxina Mulenga thought she had lost everything when her husband, Jacob, died three years ago-his death ruled an accident, his case buried. But when a brutal string of ritualistic murders shook the city, the killings felt...

The clash of ideas, the heat of debate, the chasm between viewpoints - these are the battlefields explored in When Opinion Collides.This thought-provoking poetry collection delves into the complexities of human interaction, particularly when beliefs clash. Each verse becomes a weapon, wielded with passion...

The Covid-19 pandemic inspired me to write my first book of poetry, works of related prose, and a few prayers. Poetry is often born during hard times as it is a way for us to express our grief about what is occurring while reaching...

This is a story of a daring and highly ambitious girl, Ms. Ananya Sharma who lives in a small abandoned village in Nepal. It narrates her journey from dreaming to fulfilling her aspirations, as she confronts and overcomes all odds, ultimately paving her own...

The 5th in a series of adventures of James, our hero throughout the series. It seems James just can't stay out of trouble. This time trouble finds him and the safety and future of the world are at stake. The end will knock your...

The first short chapter gives readers a glimpse of Rhetta, a community fund raiser, and Rudolf Marcher (Rudy), a mega billionaire, who meet in November of 2020 to discuss her research. He stuns her with his weirdness and off-kilter generosity while failing to use...

Before grief, there was only one language. Then came loss. A mother's final breath. A father's addiction. The sudden absence of people who once felt permanent. The quiet unraveling of who you thought you would be. After that, everything had to be learned again....

Author: Jahné Alyssa KingISBN-13: 9798995791300Publisher: Jahne KingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/18/2026Pages: 122Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.28lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.29d

Author: Tashie BhuiyanISBN-10: 1668210282ISBN-13: 9781668210284Publisher: Gallery BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/12/2027Pages: 384Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.28lbsSize: 8.25h x 5.31w x 0.99d

The Women We Pretend Not to Be is a fictional literary drama about power, perception, survival, and the quiet unraveling that begins when truth can no longer stay hidden.Set in Wichita, Kansas, the novel follows Venus - a respected woman known for her wisdom,...

A year after fleeing his small hometown in the south of Italy, desperate to leave behind his turbulent past -- the haunting memories of an alcoholic father and the shame of having struck his own mother -- William finds himself wandering the streets of...

Experimenting with a form it describes as the posthumanist fable, this story collection explores humans' relationships with other animals. The volume encompasses various sorts of crossings, such as the routes animals take across borders or divides and the species intermixtures, hybridizations, and blends that...

The lives of three women are strung together by a brown coat, as it moves from the factory floors in Bengaluru to the sweatshops of Dhaka and to the dazzling runways of New York traversing the path of global fashion. In New York, Adharshini...

Step inside the 20-year corporate jungle of a Japanese firm in China.This is not a war of conscious villains, but a brutal necessity driven by survival. Under the crushing pressure for money and stability, every employee becomes a patient observer, quietly waiting. When an...

White Spaces is a fearless work of fiction that follows Yasminah, a bold Black woman navigating life in a world dominated by whiteness. From classrooms to coffee shops to matters of the heart, she wrestles with what it means to exist as "the other"...

What is the sacred? Where can we find it? And why do we need it? The pure notes of dawn's first birdsong; the spark of stars into the night sky; the setting sun's fiery path across ocean waves, can all make us stop, hold...

Boarding House: A Nostalgic Journey Through the Philippines from the 1980s to the 2000s Step back in time and experience the vibrant tapestry of boarding house life in the Philippines through the warm and insightful eyes of veteran Filipino journalist Jaileen F. Jimeno. In...

Montego Bay has its secrets, and Sienna Bailey has the instincts to uncover them.Nestled in the vibrant heart of Jamaica, Serenity Sands Bed & Breakfast is a haven of sun-kissed beaches, tantalizing aromas, and the ever-watchful eye of Sienna Bailey. A dedicated daughter with...

Some things are meant to be said once; other things are meant to be repeated. Most things are too retractable to designate the source. "Don't quote me on that" is a phrase that implies blame is inevitable. "Don't quote me on that" is a...

One year after breaking up with Preston, Arizona has officially adopted his step niece, Dinah, and is balancing being a single father with two kids and a budding career as an author. When his début book comes out, he's launched into fame beyond his...

Transient ConnectionsIn a vast, bustling city, sometimes the quietest moments echo the loudest.Transient Connections captures the solitary lives of individuals navigating the complexities of loneliness, creativity, and self-discovery. Through fleeting encounters and moments of introspection, each of them finds unexpected meaning in the unspoken...

Headlines are full of things happening in the Middle East, north Africa and the Mediterranean Sea. Tunisia and Libya especially are escape routes for "boat people" who desperately dig into their last savings to buy their way to freedom across the Mediterranean for a...

You've probably heard the common phrase "lightning never strikes the same place twice," but for neurologist Steven Chandler, tragedy strikes again sixteen years after the car accident that claimed the lives of his parents and left him paralyzed. Fate, the cruel mistress that she...

From USA Today Bestselling Author, Uvi Poznansky, comes a passionate wartime love story: Lenny goes as far back as the moment he met Natasha during WWII, when he was a wounded warrior and she-a star, brilliant yet illusive. Natasha was a riddle to him...

Falling in love with Lenny should have been the end to all of Anita's troubles. For her, it's only the beginning, when family secrets start unravelling. His ex-wife, Natasha, is succumbing to a mysterious disease. How can Anita compete with her shadow? How can...

Facing the Wind 2: African Storm picks up the story of Julia and Hyrum Prince where we left them in Facing the Wind: Brentwood Hall. The story follows them as they travel from England to Africa where they start a new life together. Facing...

When I first held this book in my hands, I immediately sensed that it was not merely a naive, touching love story. Perhaps it was something far beyond that. It was like a window opening into the secret world of a human being-a sanctuary...

A heartwarming and unforgettable collection of love stories set at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, exploring hope, endurance, and what it means to leave a legacy, from some of today's most prominent Black writers and edited by the acclaimed author of Love Radio "The...

Many years ago, a young Theban named Narcissus roamed the world as a prideful, beautiful man. That is, until he catches a glimpse of himself in a pond and, entranced by his own beauty, dies staring at his own reflection for the rest of...

Bolero, A Novel is the story of Miami attorney Natalia Armand whose life is transformed by an explosion and fire that burned one of her client's townhouses, the one rented to Alberto Maciel.Months before, Natalia had learned that there was a connection between her...

Marty has learned to live quietly, surrounded by the two dogs who know her better than most people ever have. Retired, independent, and guarded by years of loss, she fills her days with routines, memories, coffee, lists, and the loyal companionship of Sonny and...

A combustible, boundary-breaking sapphic Indigenous love story about the courage to claim your desires-and the life waiting on the other side of fear. Wren Banks has spent the last decade raising her son alone after an unexpected pregnancy upended her dreams of becoming an...

In the tradition of Hollinghurst, Baldwin and Bret Easton EllisThis mega edition brings together three festive stories set at Silverbourne Manor in Oxfordshire, where tradition and temptation meet. Six established men, Finn, Aly, Freddy, Andy, Brian, and Archie, along with the charming but exhausted...

A story of love, conflict, and the winding paths of becoming.In Yellow Celosia, a family reunion sets the stage for a story of love, community and the crossroads of tradition and modernity. At its heart are two lovers with a middle-class background, navigating their...