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Cracked Reflections
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Ongoing, First published Jun 28, 2024
What do we see when we look into a broken mirror?

Each shard tells a different story-of love that burned too bright, of loss that left scars, of longing that lingers in the echoes of silence. In these jagged pieces of reflection lies the beauty of imperfection, the bittersweet truths of life and love.

Cracked Reflections is not just a collection of short stories, prose, and poetic whispers-it is a journey through the fragments of the heart. It weaves tales of tender beginnings, shattering endings, and the in-between moments that define us.

Here, you will meet love in all its colors, from its brightest hues to its darkest shadows. You will feel the ache of betrayal, the weight of unspoken grief, and the fragile hope that keeps us moving forward. Each page invites you to see yourself in the cracks and find your own reflection staring back. If you've ever felt the weight of a smile or the silence of goodbye, these words are for you. Sit with them, let them speak to your heart, and perhaps, you'll find a piece of yourself within these pages.

Because in every broken piece, there is a story. 

Welcome to Cracked Reflections-a mirror into the soul.

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-Poetry/Prose
-Short Stories
-Romance (Bittersweet/Tragic)
-Angst
-Realistic Fiction
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