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Delusional: A Dance With Dementia
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Book Delusional
Sevyn Diore
A bold, unflinching exploration of womanhood, identity, and the cost of chasing freedom too late.
Denise is forty-six, married to a good man, and living a quiet, stable life—until a health scare shakes her to her core. Diagnosed with a chronic illness, she adopts a “you only live once” mentality that pushes her from housewife to head-turning party girl. But when late-night hookups, younger men, and luxury temptations start replacing her marriage and mental clarity, Denise spirals into a world of self-destruction disguised as empowerment.
From a full-body transformation and high-risk love affairs to a devastating diagnosis of early-onset dementia, Denise must navigate betrayal, memory loss, and the remnants of her fractured relationships. As she fights to reclaim what remains of her life, Denise finds unlikely salvation in sisterhood, natural healing, and the brutal truth of her past.
Perfect for readers who love urban fiction, emotional drama, and powerful female lead characters.
Delusional is a provocative story about second chances, identity, and healing when the damage feels irreparable.
• Urban drama and women’s fiction
• Midlife reinvention and mental health
• Dementia, natural remedies, and emotional recovery
• Affairs, betrayal, marriage, and redemption
• Black women’s fiction with real, raw storytelling
Content Contains strong language, adult content, and themes related to mental illness and trauma.
Fans of Sister Souljah, Mary Monroe, and Carl Weber will find a new unforgettable voice in Sevyn Diore.
Book Delusional
Sevyn Diore
A bold, unflinching exploration of womanhood, identity, and the cost of chasing freedom too late.
Denise is forty-six, married to a good man, and living a quiet, stable life—until a health scare shakes her to her core. Diagnosed with a chronic illness, she adopts a “you only live once” mentality that pushes her from housewife to head-turning party girl. But when late-night hookups, younger men, and luxury temptations start replacing her marriage and mental clarity, Denise spirals into a world of self-destruction disguised as empowerment.
From a full-body transformation and high-risk love affairs to a devastating diagnosis of early-onset dementia, Denise must navigate betrayal, memory loss, and the remnants of her fractured relationships. As she fights to reclaim what remains of her life, Denise finds unlikely salvation in sisterhood, natural healing, and the brutal truth of her past.
Perfect for readers who love urban fiction, emotional drama, and powerful female lead characters.
Delusional is a provocative story about second chances, identity, and healing when the damage feels irreparable.
• Urban drama and women’s fiction
• Midlife reinvention and mental health
• Dementia, natural remedies, and emotional recovery
• Affairs, betrayal, marriage, and redemption
• Black women’s fiction with real, raw storytelling
Content Contains strong language, adult content, and themes related to mental illness and trauma.
Fans of Sister Souljah, Mary Monroe, and Carl Weber will find a new unforgettable voice in Sevyn Diore.
81 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 9, 2025
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About the author
Sevyn Diore
7 books3 followersSevyn Diore writes stories for the bold — the ones who know love isn’t always clean, easy, or predictable.
His characters are sharp, his romances are messy, and his plots never take the easy way out. From hard-hitting emotional turns to moments that’ll leave you smirking, Sevyn’s books bring the chaos readers crave and the heart they didn’t expect.
When he’s not building fictional worlds or breaking fictional hearts, Sevyn’s either brewing strong tea, hunting for the next great playlist, or ignoring the dozen unfinished notebooks he swore he’d fill.
His characters are sharp, his romances are messy, and his plots never take the easy way out. From hard-hitting emotional turns to moments that’ll leave you smirking, Sevyn’s books bring the chaos readers crave and the heart they didn’t expect.
When he’s not building fictional worlds or breaking fictional hearts, Sevyn’s either brewing strong tea, hunting for the next great playlist, or ignoring the dozen unfinished notebooks he swore he’d fill.
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November 15, 2025
Delusional and Dementia. Yes, they most often go hand in hand. The one seemingly a likely precursor to the other.
But for Denise, it was an awakening. Trying to outrun it brought all the things a “hot girl” wants, but doesn’t last. The downward spiral into the ache of finding out exactly what you have (with the help of a therapist or psychiatrist).
Denise survived and was stronger for her realization and acceptance.
Author Sevyn Diore gives us Denise in an uncut fashion. Rhythmic writing that makes you feel what Denise feels….every step of the way. I appreciate her bringing more light to mental health and the need to seek help in this short but beautiful novella!
But for Denise, it was an awakening. Trying to outrun it brought all the things a “hot girl” wants, but doesn’t last. The downward spiral into the ache of finding out exactly what you have (with the help of a therapist or psychiatrist).
Denise survived and was stronger for her realization and acceptance.
Author Sevyn Diore gives us Denise in an uncut fashion. Rhythmic writing that makes you feel what Denise feels….every step of the way. I appreciate her bringing more light to mental health and the need to seek help in this short but beautiful novella!
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