As a princess takes her final steps towards her inevitable sacrifice, her only thoughts circle around the idea of death. A death predetermined by a prophecy. One that will grant her brother king his victory in war. Cast into the depths of the sea, Princess Anthea must confront her brother's betrayal and everything her new world entails. As ancient forces stir and her body begins to change, Anthea's destiny becomes entangled with the fate of her kingdom and the looming battle against her brother's ambitions. Will she reclaim her place, or will the prophecy drown everything she once knew? ONC2025

Deep inside the depths of melancholy and vulnerability, where every word holds the weight of a thousand unspoken truths, discover secrets only whispered by those who have embraced their own sorrows. Embrace the power of emotions as you immerse yourself in this anthology, a collection of short but soul-stirring verses that reflect the bittersweet journey of the human heart. Let these poems remind you that even in sadness, there lies immense beauty. --- Started: August 3, 2023 Ended: March 27, 2025 --- #1 in sad poetry (5/8/2023) (28/3/2025) #1 in sad poems (8/8/2023) #1 in poetry book (18/11/2023) (8/6/2024)