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Musings about my sapphic vampire romance, Secrets Beneath the Pines, possible spoilers.

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Beyond the Cigar Box

"Losing my mother to cancer when I was only seven years old had a profound effect on my life in ways I never saw coming. Without her love and understanding, my self-esteem took a toll, and I often felt set apart from my friends. Determined to soften the hard edges of that reality, I spent my life learning to compensate—becoming a nurse and a caregiver while tucking my own needs away to hide the void. The noise has finally settled. This is my journey to fill that void and discover the artist who was waiting for the space to bloom. I am no longer just compensating; I am finally becoming whole."

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I've always had a love for reading and writing poetry. I hope to elicit strong feelings and emotions with my work.

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Finding your authentic self is less about "discovering" a new person and more about uncovering the person who has been there all along. It’s the process of peeling back the layers of social conditioning, expectations, and "shoulds" to reveal your core essence. When you operate from a place of authenticity, you stop leaking energy. You no longer have to maintain a "mask" or manage a persona. This creates a surplus of mental energy for creativity, deep connection, and genuine resilience.

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Pieces of me

Words written from broken pieces—about love, silence, and the emotions that stay even when people leave.

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Short stories (geez, can't people read the title?)

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The Experience on the Borderline

From hardship to success, the experiences of a diagnosis and the battle to find your future. Stories of success. Stories of failures. Stories that matter. Mental health care should be accessible and without stigma.

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AlationAshes Tarot

AlationAshes ,Tarot from the ashes of ancestral fire. - Step through the veil — your answers are already waiting. For those who feel the pull of something winged in the dark. When you’re ready to know what the shadows have been trying to tell you. Your story is shifting — let the veil show you how. For the ones who sense the change before it arrives. ash‑born wings lift the truth out of the dark. This is your doorway. - Your next chapter is already rising from the ashes. - When you’re ready to stop guessing and start knowing.

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Scattered matters

A heartbeat, a pulse, a raw and unfiltered expression of the journey that defines the human condition. This collection is for the lost and found. Those who have wandered through the wilderness of their own minds. This is a journey through the depths of my mind and the heights of my soul.

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The 60-Second CEO

Unlock minutes, multiply money. Actionable micro-hacks for digital professionals, founders, and leaders. If it doesn't save you time or earn you money, it won't be here. High-ROI systems in 60 seconds or less.

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If you are someone out in the world looking for ways to making extra money if you have a low-paying job, here are a few benefits that could help you or warn you. Accelerated Debt Payoff: - Extra in come alows you to make larger payments towards high-interest debt, such as credit cards or student loans, reducing the principal and total interest paid over time. Earlier Investment and Retirement: Surplus funds can be directed into retirement accounts (like IRA's) etc. If your trying to invest your extra cash, put it into something like S&P 500 index funds.

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