After a bad argument, an explosion of buildup resentment and feelings, he goes to the lake to calm himself.

In the heart-wrenching yet ultimately uplifting mini-novella, The Echoes of Laughter, we follow John's extraordinary journey through the tumultuous landscape of mental illness, loss, and the enduring power of human connection. From the tender age of one, when his father's tragic passing casts a long shadow over his life, to his present day at 35, where he stands on the precipice of newfound hope and self-acceptance, John's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

Do you dream of your ex? Do you dream of your ex while in a relationship? Do you feel guilty about it? Does everyone do it? Ponder some of these questions before reading.

Scholomance snark meets Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. secrecy in this YA urban science fantasy set in Australia

VIRGIN VIOLET. That's what they'd call her. Well, not for long. With sex being all anyone ever talks about, Violet takes the first opportunity she sees to lose her v-card, and it was...

...fine?

One night at the bewitching Jewel.