Brontide House

"He recalled the tears at the edge of her eyes like an infinity pool."

They stared at each other, while their eyes co-wrote their love story.

Her eyes dropped to his mocha-tattooed forearms, inked words wrapped around muscles like caution tape.

"He recalled the tears at the edge of her eyes like an infinity pool."

They stared at each other, while their eyes co-wrote their love story.

Her eyes dropped to his mocha-tattooed forearms, inked words wrapped around muscles like caution tape.

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About the author

Dear Readers,

Thank you—truly—for being here and for supporting my journey.

I chose to publish independently and in a series format for personal reasons. Traditional publishing and platforms felt limiting. I kept running into blocks about what I was allowed to say, and I was afraid that even if I built a following, someone else could still erase it with one click. I hope it sparks a trend that we all become independent and be in control of our success. This feels really good. Even as I type this to nobody. Lol. Nobody is here yet. But I will watch this place grow and develop.

Publishing in a series also helps me stay accountable. Baby, that adhd be in full effect. This way if people are waiting I will be publishing. It gives me structure and—if I’m being honest—it builds confidence. I struggle with believing my writing is good. But every chapter is a step closer to handing in that resignation! Knowing you're reading along makes it feel a little less scary.

Lastly, as a survivor of domestic violence and someone living with an autoimmune disease, my health can be unpredictable. I'm also a single parent, and this will help me earn a little extra to support my kids.

But more than that, I want to show them that dreams are worth chasing. That even when life is hard, we can still create something beautiful. I hope that through my writing, I can one day help fund a dream of theirs too.

So thank you—for reading, for sharing, for believing in me.

With love always,

Daniell Townsend