Existing Beyond Reality Volume II: Masking The Truth

The Jewelry MakerAdriana and her three siblings lived with their father; a well-known jewelry maker. A storm infects Adriana’s dreams, it only has one goal in mind; redemption. As the wind howls and the lightning strikes, the secrets to her past, along with the secret ingredients to her father’s unique and exotic jewelry; prove to be anything but just another nightmare. Bitter SweetMisty stares at her surroundings with swollen eyed pride, finally accepting her fate. Reality has seeped into her veins and it is more than she can stand. She swallows hard as the mixture of her own blood tears and the salt from her drinking glass, brings a bitter sweet ending to life as she has lived it.The Broken Heart ScriptAmanda has spent years dismissing the signs of a cheating husband; for she would rather believe a lie, than accept the truth. However, witnessing the man she loves so deeply, recite the very words that made her fall in love with him to countless other women, sends her over the edge; and she goes to pay him a visit with only one goal in mind; evening the score.Blue MoodBradley is a wealthy man, although his money cannot fill the void of what is truly missing in his life. It takes the love of a free spirit named Angel to open Bradley’s eyes as to what life is truly about. What will happen when Bradley’s fear for the ocean and his love for Angel collides with the wrath from the deep blue sea? The ShorelineA lonely house wife feels as if she no longer fits into the world of success her husband has built for himself. After numerous attempts to gain her husband’s love and attention, her mind is made up. She heads to the beach leaving nothing but a note behind, praying that she is wrong. Regardless if she is wrong or right, this is one lesson he will have to learn the hard way.I SurvivedStacey sits in her confinement holding onto a thin blanket, listening to the laughter of the men who kidnapped her, determined to survive. She is unaware of where she is or how long she has been there; still she stays strong throughout it all. They have stolen everything from her, and she will not give them the satisfaction of taking her life as well.Still She SmilesCasey stands in-front of the door that holds the secrets to her existence. She has shed her own sweat, blood and tears to get there, and finally the day has come. Destined to find the answers she knocks on the door, but as the old saying goes. “Be careful what you wish for.” The Time Has ComeSometimes reality is where you least expect it to be; staring back at you without ever realizing it. A six year old boy named Eddie becomes captivated by a painting on the wall in the bedroom of his new home, although the significance of it, becomes all too real when ghosts from the past take him on a terrifying journey back in time.Traveling ManAs gun fire echoes and debris litter Phillips surroundings, he clinches onto his weapon tightly. A soldier on a mission of his own, and with every battle he becomes one step closer to finding what he yearns for, and he will destroy anything that gets in his way.NumbWhat happens when a beating heart has been reprogrammed? Designed for someone else’s enjoyment. Tonya is living proof of what becomes of a person that is no longer a human being at all. She is a machine, blank, and numbness is the only hint of emotion she is able to feel at all.Life’s PerceptionThey say life is what you make it. However, my belief is; life has a way of making you. We are born innocent until life leaves its mark, taints our soul and very existence. Life itself has a way of infecting and poisoning the mind, hardening the heart. The reality of life in general can be an altering experience, once you’ve suffered and survived its wrath. You become immune to the pain, and see the world for what it truly is, along with the evil that dwells within it. A perception that very few have, provided by none other, t

About the Author

Melissa has always had an overactive imagination, combined with a mind that never sleeps. Therefore, she found writing was her happy medium. A way to stop those voices inside her head, while translating everything they have to say into black and white. Melissa is just like everyone else with a dream. Her dreams are brought to life each time she sees her words spelt out in-front of her. She is also a proud mother and a loving wife. Her family's support is very important to her and she shares her passions about her writing with them. Melissa is a published writer. Along with her Novel "A Path of Survival." Melissa has written a Poetry Book Collection titled, "Reflections & Shadows: The Insane Words to My Sanity, Volumes I, II & III, plus the first Volume to this short story collection series. Plus, she adds a brand new Paranormal Thriller Novel, "Echoes of the Game," to her growing list of accomplishments. She has also been published in such magazines as Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine and has won The Editor's Choice Award presented by The International Library of Poetry in both 2006 and 2011 for her outstanding achievement in poetry. In addition to this, Melissa also holds a degree in Social Services and Creative Writing. Melissa's belief is that the pen has always been mightier than the sword, and just like the books we bind together; the words of the world will help bind us all with love and compassion. Look for more upcoming stories from this strong willed and spirited Author. Melissa is currently working on her very first Romance Novel. She would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have helped support a dream, which she has spent a lifetime trying to achieve.

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