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If you tell a lie long enough it'll eventually become a truth, not the actual truth, but close enough. Perfection, happiness, and purity, that is what the four fathers of the thriving city of Brinston, Arkansas wanted, and nothing else is allowed on their land. A land where the people are not destroyed and tainted by the evilness that lives on the outside of their gated city. The rules are direct and all must follow to avoid the sever punishment. Sinoku (Sin-nah-kuh) was young when she joined the community with her "father" who is known as the keeper of secrets...
This place is so quiet that it’s unreal, everyone smiles all day…everyday…you would think they’ve never experienced pain. Their aura of falseness can be suffocating at times, dad helped me with adapting to this world, but at times I find it difficult. I pity those that are born in this town, the life they are living is lifeless and they are content, due to pure ignorance. Even the high school is plastic, the students’ lips are lined with clown-like smiles and forced joy; they even hide who they truly are…well except for one small group. I wish I could just leave this town, but I’m stuck…this is the one place he wouldn’t think to look for me. The one place I don’t want to be is my safe haven, fuck my life.
This place is so quiet that it’s unreal, everyone smiles all day…everyday…you would think they’ve never experienced pain. Their aura of falseness can be suffocating at times, dad helped me with adapting to this world, but at times I find it difficult. I pity those that are born in this town, the life they are living is lifeless and they are content, due to pure ignorance. Even the high school is plastic, the students’ lips are lined with clown-like smiles and forced joy; they even hide who they truly are…well except for one small group. I wish I could just leave this town, but I’m stuck…this is the one place he wouldn’t think to look for me. The one place I don’t want to be is my safe haven, fuck my life.
466 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 7, 2022
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Shaquarius Holmes
2 books1 followerShaquarius is the unique name that I have been given, difficult to pronounce at times, but if you can pronounce Aquarius, than my name is a breeze. Yes, I am named after the zodiac, no I am not an Aquarius. Holmes like Sherlock, but not related.
I've received my Bachelors in General Studies, with a concentration in English from McNeese State University, and my MFA in English and Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University. I currently work as a Computer Instructor/Librarian.
I started writing when I was younger because my school library were out of books that I was interested in. Reading had become my safe haven, a way to escape my reality, and that's the goal I have for all of my work. I want to help my readers mentally escape their reality...even if it's just for a brief moment. Traditional writing is not my style, and I refuse to stick with just one genre of writing. I enjoy mixing genres,
I've received my Bachelors in General Studies, with a concentration in English from McNeese State University, and my MFA in English and Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University. I currently work as a Computer Instructor/Librarian.
I started writing when I was younger because my school library were out of books that I was interested in. Reading had become my safe haven, a way to escape my reality, and that's the goal I have for all of my work. I want to help my readers mentally escape their reality...even if it's just for a brief moment. Traditional writing is not my style, and I refuse to stick with just one genre of writing. I enjoy mixing genres,
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