Overview

For readers who savor both the knife-edge honesty of A Million Little Pieces and the concentrated power of perfectly distilled fiction, Mauricio's dual-natured collection offers literary shots of pure feeling-brief enough to consume in stolen moments, yet powerful enough to haunt you for days. Where emotions collide and reality bends, Gerome Mauricio's stunning collection of flash fiction and poetry captures those fleeting moments that define us. Like lightning trapped in a bottle, these powerful micro-narratives and verse expose raw truths about rejection, belonging, and the spaces in between. Mauricio's unflinching lens reveals society's hidden corners while turning inward to examine the landscapes of the heart. His surreal narratives blur the line between reality and dream, inviting readers to find themselves in the fragments. Each piece is a universe contained in a heartbeat-brief, beautiful, and impossible to forget. Note: This book contains mature themes. Part 1 - Lyrical poetry inspired by interactions with past love. It explores writing under the influence of life, love, loss, and drugs. Fear, jealousy, anger, attachment, and abandonment are all explored in great depth. The poetry reflects a soul surrendering to acceptance. Part 2 - Flash fiction short stories inspired by life along the U.S. 101 Freeway in Ventura County, California. The stories explore adult issues, presenting ways of interpersonal and intrapersonal reactions. All 101 stories are exactly 101 words.

Full Product Details

9781629673028

Table of Contents

Reviews

""This book is quite the ride! A Man If West Destiny blends heart and mystery into a story that really sticks with you. It's raw, thoughtful, and totally original. Seriously hard to put down, this book is for anyone who appreciates a story with depth and a touch of philosophy."" - LibraryThing ""It was surprisingly a well written book, a collection of words, all subtle innuendo and double or even triple entrenders. Haha! Some lines and phrases will stay with me and I'll think them through, returning to them time and again. An overall deep-ish poetry book, yet not without an occasional tender, lyrical play on words."" - LibraryThing ""I enjoyed this book overall. Some of the poems really resonated with me, especially in the beginning and a few of the ""101 Words"" pieces. They hit deep and stayed with me. However, many others didn't connect with me the same way, and I found myself losing momentum as I went on. This collection explores themes of rejection, the desire to belong, and poetry that may trigger both good and bad thoughts - so if you enjoy straightforward, emotionally honest poetry, this might be a good fit for you."" - LibraryThing

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Countries Available