Takako Rhames

“Gabriel Mackie had just celebrated his fourth birthday the first time he visited the whisper room, a windowless enclave with lavender walls brimming with daydreams, obscured from reality. All he knew for certain was that his older brother, Griff, nicknamed Boo, was gone. His bedroom at the end of the long hallway had been transformed into a guest room with ecru lace duvets instead of the blue and white pinstriped spreads covering the twin beds. Vanished were his toy box and New York Yankee American League pennants that had plastered the walls, replaced by paintings of water lilies and wheat fields. A stray tear trickled down Gabe’s cheek when he remembered Boo’s curly blonde hair and how he snorted when he laughed. Silence is deafening and the Mackie household screamed heartbreak.”
― JoDee Neathery, A Kind of Hush

“Debbie doesn’t want to read a book.”
― Coco Calvoz Cordon, Debbie Wants No Words

“Alick grabbed the seat arms tightly, trying to keep tears from his eyes as they backed away from the world he had known.”
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― J L MARRAIN, THE GRIDD: PERILS OF THE LIGHTHOLDER

“While many of us pursue comfort through upgraded plane tickets, luxurious hotels, and fine dining experiences, authentic comfort runs deeper. It encompasses how we carry ourselves, express our unique identities, and navigate the complex web of culture and fashion in diverse destinations.”
― Anastasia Pash, Travel With Style: Master the Art of Stylish and Functional Travel Capsules