pen_Goddess
pen_Goddess's Book(1)
The flaw in perfection
Adventure Synopsis
The aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the small, bustling café as Brielle darted inside, her heels clicking on the tiled floor. She juggled her sketchpad, bag, and phone, all while glancing nervously at the time. She was late-again.
Distracted, she didn't notice the tall figure standing just ahead. With a loud thud, she crashed into him, sending papers and coffee cups flying.
"Watch where you're going!" she exclaimed, her cheeks flushing as she bent down to retrieve her things. "Are you blind or something?"
The man straightened, his sharp suit unscathed, though his piercing eyes narrowed as they settled on her. "Excuse me?" he said, his voice calm but cold.
Brielle barely glanced up, too flustered to notice his commanding presence. "Seriously, some people need to learn basic spatial awareness," she muttered, stuffing her papers back into her bag.
Nathaniel remained silent, watching her with a mixture of amusement and irritation. "Perhaps you should slow down," he finally said, his tone clipped.
She stood, brushing herself off. "Thanks for the advice, but I have a job interview to get to." Without another word, she brushed past him and hurried out.
Nathaniel watched her go, a small smirk tugging at his lips. Interesting, he thought. Moments later, he walked into his office building upstairs, ready for his first meeting of the day.
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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.
The Redemption of an Empire
TND PLUME The wind whistled through the skyscrapers of Manhattan, creating an eerie symphony. At the top of one of the tallest buildings, the lights of an office remained on, defying the darkness of the night. Alex stared at the horizon, his mind in a storm of thoughts. Everything he had built, everything he had sacrificed for, seemed to crumble before his eyes. At his side, Emma, with an equally determined look, felt the weight of their fight. Their family business, once a powerful empire, was now on the brink of collapse.
The events of the last few months had been a real ordeal. The discovery of his father's criminal activities had shocked Alex. He found himself faced with a heartbreaking dilemma: protect the family heirloom or expose the truth to save his soul. Emma, his partner and unwavering support, had chosen to stand by his side, ready to face the consequences of their actions.
That evening, they stood together, their minds working in harmony to find a solution. The past had caught up with them, but they were determined to write a different future. Their business was not only a symbol of power and wealth, it was the fruit of their dreams and aspirations. They knew that to save her, they would have to navigate even murkier waters, face more formidable enemies, and above all, trust each other.
As the first light of dawn began to appear on the horizon, Emma turned to Alex. "We've overcome so much together. We can't give up now. It's time to fight back, to show everyone that we are stronger than ever."
Alex nodded, a new fire in his eyes. "You're right. We're going to fight for what's right, for our future. And we're not going to let anyone stop us."
Their fight was far from over. This was only the beginning of a new battle, a battle for truth, justice and redemption. Together, they would rebuild their empire, brick by brick, and prove to the world that nothing and no one could break them. 
