A Second Between Shadows: The Echoes of a Silent Truth: Psychological / Emotional Fiction

by Nevine Essam

A Second Between Shadows Is the silence surrounding us a final sanctuary... or does it hide what we dare not face? The moment Clara thought she had escaped the wreckage of her past, she found herself confronting a different kind of isolation. Behind the walls of her new apartment, as the rain taps against the glass with a restless rhythm, she struggles to piece her life back together. But in this eerie quiet, unsettling questions begin to Who is the neighbor watching from the shadows? What lies behind the guarded glances of those she works with? And can the words reaching us from behind screens be more real than reality itself? A Journey into the Depths of Psychological Suspense"A Second Between Shadows" takes you on a cinematic journey where betrayal intertwines with the search for safety, and loneliness meets the fear of the unknown. In Clara’s world, nothing is as it seems, and every passing "second" could be the thin line between truth and illusion. Discover the truth... before it fades into the shadows. Why Read This Book? Subtle Psychological A story driven by emotions and small details that keep you on edge. Atmospheric Perfect for fans of moody, rainy-day mysteries and stories set in secluded spaces. Unpredictable It will make you rethink everyone you meet.

57 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 17, 2025

About the author

Journalist. Screenwriter. Architect of Dark Psychology.

Nevine Essam doesn’t just write stories; she dissects the human soul. With a background in investigative journalism, a career in television screenwriting, and a degree in Archaeology from Cairo University, Nevine brings a cinematic, razor-sharp precision to the world of dark fiction. Known for her cinematic eye, she crafts immersive narratives where every scene feels like a frame from a psychological thriller.

As a journalist, she mastered the art of uncovering hidden truths. As a screenwriter, she learned the rhythm of suspense and the power of the visual. As an archaeologist by training, she learned how to read layers of history, buried secrets, and the psychology of civilizations long gone. Now, as a dark-fiction author, she weaves these skills together to create the NE Universe — a haunting realm of over 80 titles spanning psychological horror, supernatural mysteries, and emotional drama.

Nevine’s writing is defined by its raw, unfiltered humanity. She shuns traditional archetypes, choosing instead to explore flawed, complex characters who walk the thin line between victim and predator. Her stories are atmospheric, fast-paced, and deeply psychological, often exploring the darker corners of obsession, control, and the perfect doses of poison we feed ourselves.

Step into the NE Universe, where every book is a doorway, and once you’re inside… there’s no leaving.