The curly blond hair is what I noticed first. No, wait. It was the eyes. Those deeply blue and unsettling eyes that feel like an ice-cold lake. It must have definitely been those eyes. Or was it her voluptuous rosy lips? Why am I unable to process a proper thought since she walked in? My name is Emilia, Emmy for short. And this is where my story begins.

Comprising a collection of short stories that mirror each other, this book delves into the essence of the small things that make us human. How do we perceive one another, if we do so at all, and what does it truly take to understand the perspectives of others? What are the roots, relationships, or individuals that we cling to for sustenance? And how do we behave when there is nothing left to cling to? So, take a moment to enjoy gazing into the very mirror that's placed right in front of you. But be warned, it's no fun.

We cannot become what we want by remaining what we are. But becoming means growing. The growing pains is about the challenges that growth entails. Growth is painful. Growth is never easy. Growth is not happening over night. These poems delve into the raw and unfiltered emotions that accompany transformation. From the ache of leaving behind the familiar to the struggle of stepping into the unknown. Growing pains is a journey of becoming and embracing the discomfort that comes with change. For those of you who are ready to grow, these poems are a reminder that pain is the precursor to something beautiful.

When Oscar dies and finds himself at the gates of paradise, he is struck by the absurd similarities between life on earth and the great beyond. But as he makes his way through the bureaucracy of heaven, he finds himself faced with a problem far more profound and heart-breaking. In his search for answers, he must confront inescapable realities and decide who he really is.

In the aftermath of a cataclysmic magical storm, society collapsed, giving rise to a world without order. The once-ordinary survivors find themselves in a place now free from old boundaries and rules, where magic had evolved, becoming unpredictable, dangerous, and omnipresent. As they struggle to survive and create their own communities, dark forces born from the very fabric of reality seek to reclaim the world, threatening to consume everything. Amidst the chaos, the characters explore their own identities, fighting not only for their lives but also for the chance to redefine themselves and, ultimately, for the future of all that remains.

2073, USA: In a future of artificial food and designer babies, overwork made depression and decline the norm for the majority of the population. Ainsley is one of those people, after her close friend Eva offers her a grueling job at a factory. As a result, Ainsley begins to spiral mentally, now neglecting her everyday life to descend into madness and dissociation. Her ultimate downfall begins after falling in love with a celebrity to the point of obsession to cope. In a world that is slowly devouring Ainsley, Eva is trying to save her from falling apart to the point of no return. How far will Ainsley spiral? Will Eva be able to save the one dearest to her before it is too late? This dystopian drama depicts the heartbreaking truth of what is often overlooked in modern society by offering the perspective of those suffering from social inequality, cruelty, mental illness, loneliness and the technological development, in a future that might not be as distant as it seems...

When Glenda MacKimmie arrives in Scotland, she expects nothing more than rain and cold and the sorrowful discomfort of inevitable remembering. But when she meets Claude, her visit takes an unexpected turn - he is here to sort out the clock shop his late uncle Erwin has left him, and, grateful for the distraction, Glenda offers to help. But then a found letter evokes the assumption that Uncle Erwin has never died to begin with, and Glenda and Claude find themselves swept up in a mystery that bears magic, wonders and tragedy. If Uncle Erwin did not die, where did he go? And what was that calling he spoke of? A journey begins that makes them question their beliefs about what is possible and shows them that when it comes to true love, even the laws of time hold no power anymore.