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Only the presence of his nephew, Ryan, could ever calm him down. Back then, guilt had silenced me. When Wendy suggested I adopt Ryan, I hadn't protested. Instead, I clung to the pathetic hope that Ryan might somehow bring light back into our shattered home. He did bring light—just not for me. Air drained from my lungs, and my vision blurred at the edges. "Daddy!"

On the high-speed train home, the scenery outside passed by in fragments, but I could not focus on any of it. Shanine slept soundly on my shoulder. She had drunk too much the night before and had been rushed onto the train early this morning, leaving her half-dazed. Her hair brushed my neck, carrying the familiar scent of her shampoo. Yet, my heart felt strangely quiet. Almost empty. That happiness had arrived too fiercely, and it had disappeared just as quickly. Phoebe sat across from us, wearing headphones and scrolling through her phone. Occasionally, she looked up, our eyes meeting briefly before she quickly looked away again, as if nothing had ever happened.

The room fell silent, captivated by the book's sudden appearance. "It contains the record of both the good and the evil that each person has done. This book is the ultimate judge of our actions, as it holds the truth of every soul." "The Book of Life will guide us in determining the outcome of this trial," he continued, his gaze piercing as he looked at me. "It will reveal the truth of your actions and help us reach a just verdict."

Soren said excitedly. I laughed quietly, as this joy infected me. ************* Note: Don't forget to like, comment and share the book! This really helps it grow on the platform

They don't know I have plans, lots and lots of plans. It's a different feeling when you have a new lease on life. It's as if the whole world has been opened up to you, or as they say, it's your oyster. Things I didn't pay much attention to before now have new meaning, and I've found a new joy in even the simplest of things, while some things have been harder to traverse.

"But I'm learning to let it go. To trust people again. To live without fear." "Good. Because fear is boring. Living is more fun." Out of the mouths of twelve-year-olds, Lucy thought. That night, Lucy finished the final chapter of her fourth book. This one wasn't about trauma or survival. It was about healing, about building a life after tragedy, about choosing hope over fear. She titled it "Full Circle: From Survival to Thriving." William read the last chapter over her shoulder. "It's good. Really good. You're going to help a lot of people with this."

Or perhaps we’ll create new worlds, new stories, and you’ll join me there, the same way you joined me here. So from the bottom of my heart, thank you. Thank you for every moment, for every memory, for every laugh, for every tear. Thank you for being here until the end. And most importantly, thank you for believing in love, in family, in forgiveness, in joy… and in messy, beautiful life. With all my love, ...Joycepen P.S. If you ever feel lost, just remember...happiness doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be real, messy, lo

“That was smart.” “It’s just the beginning,” I replied. That was only the first crack. Very soon, the entire structure would collapse. Caleb suddenly straightened. “Oh right,” he muttered before reaching inside his coat. My eyes followed his movement curiously until he pulled out an old book wrapped carefully in dark cloth. Immediately, my heartbeat quickened because I recognized the book without even trying. “The Book of Life,” I whispered. Caleb nodded slowly. Josephine’s eyes widened in shock. “You actually brought it here?”

I laughed, "I have so many scars and pains, there's no one to speak to or share such issues with, sometimes I get overwhelmed with the burdens and feel like throwing in the trowel. Just at that point, I am about to throw in my trowel, I find the strength to continue, I see strange reasons to continue this shitty life of mine, Joy it ain't been easy, but I believe all this will pass and I will live life one day without these pains and scars. I will finally live a healthy life with my family, I just can't wait," I said with a smile on my lips, my eyes glittering. "I believe you deserve it, but I think this is the reason why we will forever cherish the good things in life. Having experienced su

That no matter what, we will always have each other's back," Lifting her hand in front of the table, Joy stated. The other three placed their hands over hers, and the count of three, they raised their hands as they laughed. That symbolizes their friendship. They smiled happily, a ray of happiness on their faces. THE END AUTHOR POINT OF VIEW Special thanks to Jehovah God for the completion of this book. I want to use this opportunity to thank all of my readers. It has been a long journey writing this book(my second book and my first American-themed book). All thanks to your reads and ever-supportive reviews.