Talking to the moon

"Whenever I feel the need for religion, I go out at night and paint the stars."

Eliza never knew the true meaning of having a family. Adopted as a child, she grew up in a cold home, where neglect and indifference were the rule. The only affection she ever knew came from her grandmother, whose death left an unfillable void. Since then, her brother has been her only safe harbor, offering the support she would never receive otherwise. Amid it all, Eliza found refuge in something unexpected: the moon, her silent confidant on nights when she needed to escape reality.

Everything changes when Eliza earns a spot at Manhattan State University. A new and challenging world opens before her - a universe of power, money, and people hiding secrets no one dares to reveal. Amid betrayals, threats, and dangerous choices, she will discover that behind the veneer of normalcy, violence and injustice lurk closer than anyone suspects.

In the city that never sleeps, Eliza will have to face forces far beyond her control. Trafficking, abuse, manipulation, and lurking danger turn every step into a choice between survival and getting lost.

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This book is a work of fiction that addresses sensitive topics, including drug trafficking, organ trafficking, racism, xenophobia, harassment, and attempted sexual abuse. The content is intense and disturbing, aiming to expose these harsh realities. If you are not psychologically prepared to handle these subjects, we recommend exercising caution before proceeding. This work does not seek to glorify these themes, but rather to portray them in a realistic and critical manner. The decision to continue reading is entirely your own.

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