The silhouette moved into the room, permitting Anna to get a better view, notably of those deep green eyes, black hair, pale skin, sharp facial features, and suggestive smile. She found it hard to look away from the latter, and suspected that was intentional.#AmEditingpic.twitter.com/AJL7Yr7h4D
The silhouette lost definition as the powerful light diffused around Ulia's body. A loud splash was followed by a set of metal jaws slamming shut, which sent a shockwave through the water. Just like that, the light and mermaid were swallowed up whole.#AmEditing#WritingCommunitypic.twitter.com/ohpgp4vE7O
Given that Ulia handed over the pin used to secure the kelp, it emphasised which activity she should start with. Even in the middle of nowhere, there were social mores to follow. Either way, it worked, since it gave Anna the opportunity to catch up on what happened.#AmEditingpic.twitter.com/YzZdgRRWId
Synthetic materials like piping, furniture, and shower stalls littered the seafloor, and sighting them never failed to dredge up a line that Essa repeated often: what are the lasting impact of plastics on the environment?
Ulia approached without reply, and ran a finger along Anna’s jawline which made her skin tingle. She momentarily wondered what was going on until she caught the vacant stare. — Great, she's aroused and any warm blooded creature will do to get her past the finish line…#AmEditingpic.twitter.com/rSnWHcgzUl
Right before her was the reflection of her true self, rather than what she imagined herself to be. This was the image of a mermaid that no one would dare call a youngling. Alas, while in her prime, others in the village seldomly looked past her legs. #AmEditing#WritingCommunitypic.twitter.com/5oN9MivA1s
Essa looked up and quickly came to the same realisation. Predators were sure to follow the trail of blood to the source, and their hunger would not be easily satiated. Without their help, the newborn would be the third casualty of the day.#AmEditingpic.twitter.com/Ke4Xmx0P8v
Independent author, C.J. Boyle, is known for her works of science fiction. She has taken us to places beyond the moon and has even fiddled with the space time continuum. Her psychological thriller, Fractured Ben, diverges from her better known works and focuses on the human mind.
The blurb hints at a man tortured by his past: childhood trauma, the sole survivor of a horrific accident, and suffering from memory gaps. It is not difficult to imagine how introducing a love interest into the fray might just be the right mix of fuel and air to set his world ablaze.
This novel dives into the depths of Ben’s mind. The reader will see the dark recesses of his soul, the light of love, and the scars that torment him throughout the story. Throughout this tale, it is best to consider: while the wounds of our battles fade with time, their toll on our souls will forever leave us stained.
This book is geared toward adults. Elements such as domestic violence, childhood trauma, and suicide play prominent parts in the story. Those potentially triggered by such themes would be best to set this book aside. For those brave enough to enter this world, Fractured Ben is well worth a read!
On command, twelve heavy gauge rods were extracted from the hatch. Afterwards, a loud hiss was heard, as air rushed past her and escaped into the atmosphere. Had Anna been here, she would have needed a rebreather, but poor air was irrelevant for her.#AmEditing#WritingCommunitypic.twitter.com/Jj3XLTGKbA
Every eye staring back at Anna went wide upon hearing that name. Sensing danger, belugas converged on Anna from out of the periphery. If not for Ivy uttering a series of low-pitched clicks to halt their advance, she might have been in trouble.#AmEditingpic.twitter.com/DpabFdJl84