The Library

Born and raised within the walls of Concord, Emma has always known a life shaped by order, duty, and the promises of a carefully controlled society. The rules were clear, the future certain, and loyalty expected.
When unrest begins to spread and whispers of rebellion threaten the fragile balance of Concord, Emma is tasked with uncovering the source of the growing instability. But what begins as an investigation soon pulls her into a dangerous path she never expected.
As secrets surface and the lines between truth and loyalty begin to blur, Emma must confront everything she thought she knew about her world—and decide where she truly belongs.

This is a collection of poems from my early years, as young as 12 to more current times, my mid to late 30s. These are just expressions I had during times of happiness or anger. Sometimes I even wrote about my heartbreaks. This was very therapeutic for me. I hope you enjoy it.

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