In "SHADES OF RESILIENCE" meet Ofure, a strong-willed and resilient DARK Nigerian/American girl living in United States, facing an uphill battle against a world that judges her based on her dark complexion. With her father gone, she finds herself navigating life's challenges alongside her harsh and unsupportive mother.
Ofure's struggle takes a heart-wrenching turn when her mother falls in love with a man, leading them to move in with him. Little does she know that the man's family harbors a bitter secret: the person responsible for her torment and bullying in her former school is none other than the man's own child. The very person she now has to live with under the same roof.
Trapped in a house with her tormentor, Ofure must summon every ounce of strength to confront her enemy's cruelty while simultaneously dealing with her mother's obliviousness to the situation. As tensions escalate, she discovers unexpected allies and the resilience that comes from facing one's darkest fears.
"SHADES OF RESILIENCE" is a gripping tale of self-discovery, empowerment, and the strength to stand tall against adversity. Join Ofure on her journey as she faces her fears, finds her voice, and learns that true beauty lies not in appearances/complexion but in the strength of her character. Will she be able to break free from the clutches of her enemy's torment and emerge triumphant, embracing her uniqueness and reclaiming her identity?
Elliot's partner was his whole world, but after Allan's death, his ghost haunts Elliot's dreams. Everyone tells Elliot to move on, but he isn't sure he can.
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It's been a year since the love of Elliot's life, Allan, passed away. Everyone thinks he should have recovered after that much time, but Allan still haunts Elliot every night. He struggles to maintain relationships with his family, and despite a coworkers interest he can't summon up the courage to date. Elliot is living for the past, because to live for the present means he'll have to live with a hole in his heart. But the question Elliot has to face chases him through his monotonous days: is mourning Allan with everything he has truly living?
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