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| Amidst the chaos, he stands alone. |
Imagine a world where pride is not a virtue, but a dangerous obsession.
In "Melissa," a brilliant biophysicist named Nathan becomes consumed by a twisted form of pride that leads him down a dark and destructive path.
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| A world turned upside down |
The world around Nathan shattered. The doctor's voice faded into a distant hum, the weight of reality crushing the hope for any explanation in the void of his grief.
"No, no, that's...that's not possible..." Finally, the words fell from Nathan's lips, a desperate plea shattered on his tongue. The phone slipped from his weakened grasp, clattering against the hard wooden floor.
Nathan crumpled onto the edge of the chair, his body shaking violently as a heart-rending cry tore from his throat. A helpless soul, gripped by a tidal wave of fear and gnawing guilt – his absence in her final moments a gaping wound in his heart.
This excerpt captures Nathan's visceral reaction to learning of Melissa's death in a devastatingly vivid fashion. It puts the reader right in the moment of his world-shattering.
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| Consumed by grief. |
The morgue's air was a thick, suffocating blanket of antiseptic fumes, stinging his eyes and constricting his lungs like invisible chains. The chill of the room seeped into his bones like an insidious poison, permeating the very essence of his being.
Nathan's heart clenched in a vise-like grip, his gaze drawn to her lifeless form—the gentle curve of her cheekbone, the strands of her hair framing her face in a heartbreaking parody of sleep. Tears welled up in his eyes, threatening to spill over, a torrent of grief that threatened to overwhelm him.
A heart-wrenching sob tore from his chest, a desperate plea against the suffocating silence that enveloped him.
This excerpt immerses us in the haunting atmosphere of the morgue and Nathan's raw grief at seeing Melissa's dead body. The descriptive details like the antiseptic fumes and her hair framing her face in "a heartbreaking parody of sleep" are extremely evocative and poignant.
Both of these excerpts showcase the emotional power and gorgeous prose of this pivotal chapter.
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| A symbol of hope amidst the sorrow |
Readers have found 'Melissa' to be a deeply moving and thrilling experience. As one reviewer, GhostDragon, shared:
"What a thrilling adventure! This story took me on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. I felt for Melissa and Nathan, and I held my breath as Nathan faced unimaginable choices. I loved to follow their journey, feel their love, hopes and dreams, grieving for the love that could grow and accompany the path of a "lost man", dragged by grief and remorse. A must-read for anyone who has ever grappled with loss."
Find more reviews of "Melissa" on Goodreads.
Will Nathan succeed in bringing Melissa back? Or will his actions unleash a horrifying nightmare?
Melissa is a gripping tale of love, loss, and the terrifying consequences of defying the boundaries of life and death.
Experience the emotional intensity of Nathan's journey today.
Available now on Amazon Kindle Unlimited and paperback.
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| The price of pride. |
With thanks to:
- Gemini for its insightful proofreading and image prompts
- Claude for choosing the best excerpts
- NightCafe: for Art creation
- Insofter for 3D Cover
- OIE: for animations
