"before the edge" is a captivating journey through the intricacies of love, loss, and the human experience. In this poignant tale, the characters' emotions are vividly painted, giving readers an intimate glimpse into their hearts and minds. The book delves into themes of regret, self-discovery, and the profound impact we have on one another's lives.

One's an inexplicable fool, stumbling through life; the other is a listless cashier waiting for something better. Their lives unravel over the course of a summer day, forcing them to confront old truths in new clothes, all the all the while drifting towards a chance encounter under a sinking sun.

There are no assassin schools, no correspondence courses, no on-the-job training. It is not something one discusses in a career's interview. So, how exactly does one become an assassin? This lighthearted story presents one possible scenario. Set against the beautiful opulence of a Lake Como villa, we follow the story's hero as he stumbles into an unexpected career, with the help of an aging Contessa.

Tobias Harris, majoring in English and studying in the 3rd year of college, competes for a position in the swimmimg team after his best friend forces him to brush the dirt off his inborn talent. When his entrance in the team becomes known, the captain threatens and demoralizes the protagonist with an intense amount of detest that both leaves him intrigued and fuming. Tobias' daunting nature makes him stand up to the senior cum captain, which drives the other man into more of a heated frenzy. And before they even realize it, they're being sucked into a whirlpool of hate they can't escape, nor see past. Will hate be the only emotion brewing between these two men, or does love and hate really prove to have a fine line?

Sometimes we simply forget our memories. They hide in the abyss of our minds in order to protect our hearts. That's what people usually call a response of certain trauma. And here I was, writing about forgotten memories, feelings and pictures. I wrote about what it means for a heart to break, for a soul to shatter and what it is like to be a wounded child. With all love and respect, I wrote this for the wounded child that you are too. Until I Die is a collection of poetry and prose that reflect on the long-term struggles of traumatic events starting from childhood experiences and following, the conflict of identity and the hardships of feeling left out in life. This is bittersweet message to our inner children.

"How many scars do you have to justify Because you love the person holding the knife? Because that person Was the one who brought you to life? Because that person Said they love you too, unconditionally?" "- Does he hold your hand Or did he try to go under your skirt? -At least he's never laid his hand on me Like you did" * * * In "The edge of the bed" readers are invited on an intimate and vulnerable journey marked by unresolved childhood trauma and the heartache caused by a love that never quite fits. This collection is a sore reflection of pain, healing, and the bittersweetness of a past that foreshadows future relationships. The poet revisits the fractured childhood memories where love was conditional, and apologies were currency. Each poem is a puzzle piece, piecing together the poet's shattered identity.

In this book, the author takes you on a mesmerizing journey through the unfathomable expanses of his imagination. Sudden flashes of inspiration in everyday life became these ten stories. Every story introduces you to fresh characters, surreal situations, and unforeseen twists that will completely fascinate you.