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*The Unyielding Spirit of Atticus*
Adventure
In the scorching heat of the plantation, where the sun dipped into the horizon and painted the sky with hues of crimson and gold, Atticus was born into a life of bondage. His mother, a woman of unyielding spirit and beauty, named him after the constellation that shone brightest in the night sky, hoping he would one day find his way to freedom.
Atticus grew up under the watchful eye of the ruthless overseer, Mr. Jenkins, who saw him as nothing more than a tool to be exploited. He was forced to toil in the fields from dawn till dusk, his small hands bleeding as he struggled to keep up with the demands of the plantation.
Despite the hardships, Atticus's mother taught him to read and write in secret, fueling his desire for knowledge and freedom. But when Mr. Jenkins discovered their clandestine lessons, he brutally punished Atticus, leaving him scarred and broken.
Years passed, and Atticus grew into a strong and resilient young man. He became the leader of the plantation's slaves, organizing secret meetings and planning a daring escape. But their plans were betrayed, and Atticus was captured and sold to a notorious slave trader.
As he stood on the auction block, Atticus saw his family and friends being torn apart, sold to different plantations, never to be seen again. The pain and anguish in his heart were palpable as he was sold to a plantation in the Deep South, notorious for its cruelty.
Atticus's spirit remained unbroken, even as he faced unimaginable hardships. He continued to read and write in secret, documenting the atrocities he witnessed and the stories of his fellow slaves. His writings became a beacon of hope, passed from hand to hand, inspiring others to hold on to their humanity.
But the weight of his experiences eventually took its toll. Atticus's body was broken, his spirit worn down by the relentless cruelty. As he lay on his deathbed, surrounded by the few friends he had made, he whispered his final words:
"Freedom...is...not...just...a...dream...it...is...our...birthright..."
And with that, Atticus's unyielding spirit finally found peace, his legacy living on through the writings he left behind, a testament to the resilience of the human heart. You might like
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Devastated beyond belief, Isla ran out of the chapel-and his life-without looking back. She swore never to let herself be humiliated like that again and decided that love was no longer worth the risk. With her heart in pieces, she headed to the nearest bar to drown her sorrows in alcohol, where, in a haze of pain and anger, she met a handsome stranger. What was meant to be a fleeting escape turned into a one-night stand.
She disappeared without a trace, determined to sever all ties with Jeremy. That included quitting her job at his father's company-she didn't want anything to do with him or his family anymore. As she searched for a new beginning, fate led her into the path of Jaxon Waverly.
Jaxon Waverly-a billionaire CEO by day and a fearless Mafia leader by night. Isla becomes his secretary, unknown to her and Jaxon himself that she is Jaxon's long-lost love and unforgettable one-night-stand. Determined to win her over, Jaxon will stop at nothing to make her his wife.
Wake Up, Dream Boy!
Mr. Ben Having some of the poems in the first edition of the poem collection, ‘The P.O.T (Poured Out Thoughts)’ published in several poetry magazines as High On Poems, Earthborne Magazine, Deadsnakes and so on, the author has ushered in the second, titled ‘The P.O.T (Poured Out Thoughts) ---The Reloaded.
It is said to be ‘reloaded’ because there are other poems to be added to make this edition slightly richer than the first. With poems as ‘Out of the Box’, ‘Dad Loves Me’, ‘Heralding God’s Magnificence’ being published in notable poetry journals and magazines, the sequel is hoped to make an impact to the entire world, beginning with the readers.
The Table of Contents has the additional poems that readers, who have read the first edition, would realize. They are intended to look into general issues, family, gender, parental, religious (Christian faith), children, love and personal/motivational.
The aim behind this piece is simple. As said in the first edition, it is about entertaining, enlightening, inspiring or motivating and enabling people think for themselves.
Worthy of Note: The author believes that subsequent edition(s) of the work would carry the above-stated aim.
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Winner Wems
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The Wake-Up Call is a sharp, emotional story about what happens when communication breaks down, when ego overshadows love, and when one dramatic act forces a woman to confront the life, and marriage, she took for granted.
Will their love survive the deception? Or is it already too late?
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