(My first time trying to write a book) A haunting exploration of love, loss, and the weight of solitude. Abandoned by his family and tormented by life's relentless challenges, Mikhail wrestles with despair and the lingering hope offered by Emma Rose, a bright yet fragile presence in his life. Through Detective Winters' perspective and Mikhail's own heartfelt journal entries, this story unveils the raw beauty and tragedy of human connection.

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Prologue

  PROLOGUE                     &nb... Read Chapter

The journal, first entry

  THE JOURNAL                     ... Read Chapter

The journal, second entry

I woke up the next morning, around 8 am like I always do on weekends. Mornings are always hard: my mind always thinks something indecent ... Read Chapter

The journal, third entry

I was only thirteen when Grandpa died. Grandpa cared for everyone, never abandoned his family, and did what needed to be done to achi... Read Chapter

The journal, fourth entry

A few weeks had passed. Somehow me and Emma became even closer, a contradiction to my wish. But I can’t lie, prudent optimism had actua... Read Chapter

The journal, fifth entry

I was standing before a pizzeria where I came for the “party” but it was more a gathering than that, though I had been notified in ad... Read Chapter

The journal, sixth entry

I was incredibly worried about returning back to school on Monday. We took the same bus, so I resolved to walk. I had this growing impetu... Read Chapter

The journal, seventh entry

After countless efforts and many conversations, Emma forced me to attend school, which I did. My growing wish to resign from our relation... Read Chapter

The letter

  THE LETTER                     &... Read Chapter

Epilogue

  EPILOGUE                     &nb... Read Chapter


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