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  Pieces of a Broken Mind

  Daniel Ruczko

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  Pieces of a Broken Mind is the raw and honest portrayal of Richard Bryght, a struggling Seattle writer with dreams too big for a single lifetime—navigating love, loss, and the pursuit of artistic fulfillment. Haunted by a past relationship and his mother's mental decline into Alzheimer's. Then, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity arises—to turn his self-published book into a movie. Richard embarks on a transformative leap of faith, with his best friend Danny by his side and his mother's blessings, leaving Seattle behind to move to the City of Angels and chase his dreams.This gritty story takes the reader on a rollercoaster ride through the highs and lows of fame and the creative process in a new city filled with distractions. Through Richard's eyes, we experience a broken and beautiful world where contradictions and paradoxes intertwine. As Richard struggles with the pressures of success and battles his inner demons—he finds himself lost in a sea of self-destruction, searching for solace in drugs and casual relationships with adult film stars.Beyond being a captivating story, Pieces of a Broken Mind serves as a love letter to Los Angeles, the pursuit of dreams, the written word, and the resilience to never give up. It's a reminder that no matter how broken we may feel, we all have the ability to pick up the pieces and create something beautiful.

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  Proserpine

  Mary Shelley

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  Proserpine by Mary Shelley is a lyrical mythological drama that reimagines the ancient story of Persephone with emotional depth, poetic beauty, and Romantic sensitivity. Written in the early 19th century, the work reflects Shelley's interest in classical mythology, nature, and the emotional experiences of women within symbolic and allegorical frameworks.
  
  The narrative centers on Proserpine, a young and innocent figure whose life is shaped by the contrast between light and darkness, innocence and transformation. Set within a mythic landscape, her story unfolds as she is drawn away from a world of flowers, sunlight, and freedom into a mysterious realm ruled by an opposing power. This transition marks a profound shift in her identity and emotional experience.
  
  Alongside Proserpine is Ceres, a maternal and protective figure whose deep love and sorrow reflect the pain of separation and loss. Their bond forms the emotional heart of the drama, highlighting themes of maternal devotion, longing, and the cycles of nature. The relationship between mother and daughter becomes a symbolic representation of seasonal change and the enduring connection between life, death, and renewal.
  
  Mary Shelley uses poetic dialogue and symbolic imagery to explore themes such as transformation, captivity, emotional awakening, and the duality of existence. The natural world plays a central role in the narrative, reflecting the emotional states of the characters and reinforcing the connection between human experience and the rhythms of nature.
  
  Rather than focusing on external action, the drama emphasizes atmosphere, emotion, and symbolic meaning. Shelley's language is elegant and expressive, capturing both the beauty and melancholy inherent in the myth. The work reflects the Romantic fascination with nature, myth, and the inner life of the individual.
  
  Proserpine also engages with broader themes of female experience, separation, and the tension between freedom and constraint. It presents its central figure not only as a mythological character but also as a symbol of emotional and psychological transformation.
  
  Ideal for readers of classic literature, mythology, and Romantic drama, Proserpine remains a delicate and powerful exploration of change, memory, and the emotional cycles that shape human existence.

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  Grafton Bridge Eulogy

  Peter J.N. Garland

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  With a full and mindful awareness, the interpretation of love in the modern world can itself become a way of life. If embraced sincerely, it can serve as a model of something positive and beautiful.
  
  Life is what it is perceived to be—conceived and moulded by each individual. Perhaps within yourself you can find an inner sanctuary where you celebrate love and life in their most essential form and truly become yourself.

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  The Book Of Jade

  David Park Barnitz

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  Anyone who reads The Book of Jade will quickly notice a few things: the author of this collection of poems holds a pessimistic, misanthropic view of life, and his obsessions lean towards the macabre, particularly focusing on themes of death, darkness, graves, corpses, and a longing to rest among the worms. The collection presents a world where God is portrayed as foolish, other people as imbeciles, and the fate of the dead as something to be envied. Certainly not light-hearted fare! Although The Book of Jade was initially published anonymously, it didn't take long for readers to discover the identity of its author when the obituary of David Park Barnitz , a young oriental studies scholar who passed away mere weeks after the book's publication, admitted as much. Though somewhat uneven in quality, the work has garnered admiration from figures such as H. P. Lovecraft , Donald Wandrei, and Clark Ashton Smith, firmly establishing its place in the canon of decadent literature. This edition includes all the poems of the original 1901 edition, as well as the poem "After-Life," which was published in Overland Monthly . David Park Barnitz (died 1901) was a prominent voice of the late 19th and early 20th century. Their work has endured across generations and continues to be read and studied worldwide. Poetry has always been the most concentrated and powerful form of literary expression. The verse collected in The Book Of Jade represents a high point of the poetic tradition, offering language of beauty and precision that speaks to the deepest levels of human experience.

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  If Cows Could Fly

  David Fluck

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  Ever seen a flying cow, a horse that knits, or an eel that rides a bike? Well, welcome in to a world where your fantasy and imagination can bring them all to life. 
  This set of humorous poems, mainly concerning the strange things animals may get up to, are suitably illustrated by the author's whimsical drawings.

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  Cora Christensen

  Tanner Howsden

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  Ten years ago, Cora Christensen openly embraced her identity as a trans woman. Her father did not take it well. He burned her bras, refused to acknowledge her gender, and called her a pervert before exiling her from his home. 
  Following his untimely passing, she has reluctantly returned to put his affairs in order. But after receiving a threatening call addressed to her deadname, she finds herself in the middle of a nightmare facing a crazed gunman, a disappearing child, and a house that aims to gaslight her at every turn. 
  Beyond the nightmare lies a simple truth: every choice we make changes our lives and the lives of those around us, including the choices we don't make.

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