This is my melting heart. The collection of my scars, my rage, my tears. Yet past the darkest night there lies another day. Come witness.

Ever is gone. I couldn't save her. I don't want to live, yet I am still alive. I made a promise, which I plan to honor. One more year. 365 days. 525600 minutes. 31,536,000 seconds. I will not waste a single one of them. For you, Ever.

... ... ... ... from mind to matter from poems to prose

The world behind the Veil is a dark, bloody one, a world that lures you in, breaks you and leaves you to bleed out... if it even does that, a peaceful death is a rarity. Pain and blood the currency of all living and undead beings. Caught between angry magicians and an overworked hunter, who shouldn't even be there, an abandoned vampire servant has to come to terms that the place he thought so secure crumbles way too easy.

A young boy, lost alone, finds his way through the forest to a strange lady. She takes him in and teaches him about the cruel reality of their situation. This mysterious branding that appeared on his skin is a sign of great power, but also great danger. Will he wield his powers to better the world he found himself in or will he use them to get revenge on those who wronged him?

What is life, if not simply different emotions and experiences we go through along the way? Every single one of them is a small story on its own, with each emotion leaving a memory to look back on. This is a collection. A variety of emotions, memories and stories, big or small. Are they all of one person, or of many different ones? Does that even matter, or is the emotional impact and what these stories might tell us about ourselves what is important? That is something only you can decide - and it would be wonderful if you would let this book take you on that journey.

"Dristikona" is an anthology of narratives woven through the lens of an Indian Globetrotter, spanning across memories scattered across the globe. These tales are deeply personal, intricately interwoven with the artistry of people I've encountered, engaged with, or been regaled about. As I traversed each fleeting moment, others embarked on their own unique journeys of perception, encapsulating the world through their distinct viewpoints. With this collection, I aspired to craft a captivating mosaic that celebrates the rich diversity of perspectives, encapsulating a multitude of experiences and lessons. Some of these stories are ingeniously reframed to offer glimpses from another's vantage point, transforming into intriguing tales of suffering, empathy and understanding.

Soulmates. When we think about them we tend to romanticize their existence. But what if it is all far from finding a partner for life and instead more about finding that one person who is the final key to uncover the mysteries and beauty of our own lifes? This is not a lovestory, but a story about love in its purest form. A mindful walk through stories, all connected to each other, but every single one special for itself. Made for all those freezing little lifes with a broken, empty heart to be healed and inspired to find their purpose and own place again in the precious connections they make, rather with special souls, nature or finally with themselves. Because this is what he always wanted to show us. And he still does it. He will always do: "Suddenly, there was a stranger in my nightmares. Someone I had never met in my life at that time. Someone I could not even imagine existing. But he saved me not only from my nightmares, but also from the harsh truth of reality. "

6 People. 6 Worlds. 6 different lives with different meanings and endings. Separate and yet unknowingly and unconditionally intertwined. A connection that should never be noticed but can't go unnoticed anymore. When worlds collide and crumble, what will be left?