It all began with a desire to grow, to feel more at home within my skin, more comfortable within my mind. All of my anthologies thus far have included themes of hope, regardless of everything else I've written about. This time, I tried writing a cohesive progression from hope to hopelessness, love to heartbreak, and the same themes in reverse. Whether I've succeeded, let me know with a review. You can read this book front to back, then the same again. You can read it back to front and repeat. You can read it front to back to front - as a sort of redemption story. Or back to front to back to rise from the shadows to see the light - only to fall back into despair. Whichever way you read it, I sincerely hope you enjoy it. Maybe you'll find yourself somewhere along the way. Enjoy the journey.