"Why?" It was less of a question and more of a statement. A surrender, even. The voice was hollow. Empty. "Because of Them," was the reply. There was contained rage, along with a sense of despair. "Oh," a third voice said. It was an "oh" of surprise. This voice was weak. Shy. Afraid. Then there was a bright light, and the room was empty. A bright red scarf with fringe lay alone on the floor. In a quiet town, three high school students have decided to find out who the vanishing girl is. In M---------, a failed experiment destroyed a man's life. In T-- F----, two siblings yearn to see a real sky. And, amidst these six, is a girl with a scarf whose past is catching up to her.

A collection of quick scenes, poems, and random phrases I use to warm up before I write my WIP's. Don't miss updates on Valence, save now and stay informed :)

----- "He told you to stay alive; it's time to live." Ziah lives her life in constant fear, fear of the Dames and their harsh punishments, fear of missing a check-in, and fear of losing anything else she has. After a devastating accident left her with a severe concussion and no sight, she is forced to rely on another to ensure her own safety. The only problem is that someone is replacing Artemis, challenging the one person she could trust. In the aftermath of a deadly storm, more than half the population has been destroyed. The authorities keep a close watch on and control the survivors, mandating check-ins for everything. Meals, sleep, travel, work, and even love. As rogues become more violent and the government loses patience, Ziah becomes part of an underground division aiming to free the people of Arca. As more, including her own sister, becomes endangered, she wonders if freedom is even worth the price. ----- This book is an unfinished title and the chapters published are edited before publication. If an issue of grammar or spelling is found, please leave a comment so I can address as soon it as possible. if you have suggestions on how to improve the story, feel free to tell me :) This story includes mature themes such as mental distress, self-harm, fear, explicit language, gore, and abuse. If these are triggering for you, please take caution when reading or check out some other amazing stories. Thank you :) This book is fiction. Characters and events are made from imagination or have been used fictitiously and are not meant to be construed as reality. Any resemblance to persons, living or dead, or actual events is coincidental. Cover image and images included within are from Pixabay with some elements including filters, graphics and/or text are added through Procreate and/or Canva. Copyright 2023 @ K.M.K