All That You Are

Book Synopsis: This novel tells the story of Athena and Caiden. Caiden is strong willed and self-less, he puts the needs of his family and friends above his own. Athena is a firecracker with a kind-hearted soul. As they go through the journey of life you will see how Athena and Caiden bring comfort to each other, as they learn to cope and mend with the pain of loss and heartbreak. About The Author: My love for reading and writing started when I was in elementary school. My love for writing grew by time that I got to High school and wrote a short story in my grade 12 English class. That assignment inspired me to continue writing and to write a novel one day. When the pandemic hit, I decided that I would do what I always dreamed of - Write a novel. I am now a self-published author of my very first novel All That You Are. I am so proud of my accomplishments and I am stoked to share my book, my dream, with all of you. Writing has been therapeutic for me, an outlet for me to finally say the words I could never say out loud. I hope that this book heals you, in the many ways that it has comforted and healed me too. Thank you to everyone who has helped me to make my dream come true. Thank you to the readers who made my dream a reality. Hearing your feedback is what has motivated me to write and to stay inspired on my journey of becoming an Author. Excerpt. © All rights reserved. All That You Are PROLOUGE: Battle face on, Athena pulls her hair into a ponytail, carefully selecting her weapon of destruction. Crowbar in hand she pulverizes her unsuspecting victim. Violet steps in tow beside her as she grasps a firm grip on the baseball bat, taking a swing. The glass pops as it shatters, exploding like fireworks throughout the dimly lit room. The thunderous bass of the music pulsating through their veins, like bursts of epinephrine. It's invigorating-she feels vibrant and alive as she continues to mercilessly destroy everything in sight. From TVs to Printers, everything is smashed to smithereens, wires and cords dangling lifelessly. Athena takes a deep breath completely satisfied. She welcomes a release from the troublesome thoughts weighing on her mind. She smiles at her partner in crime, Violet who smiles back valiantly. Violet is her ride or die. Through thick and thin she is always by her side. The two have been inseparable ever since they met in kindergarten. Proud of their work, Violet puts an arm around Athena's shoulder. "All that angst and anger really worked up my appetite. I'm starving, let's go eat." "Yes, ma'am." She salutes her like a solider getting ready for battle. The two zip down their white hazmat suits and return their safety gear at the front desk. "Wreck-It-Ralph" is the ultimate stress reliever, where you can wipe away all your pain and anxieties in one single blow. For about 6 years now this has become a go to place for when they really need to take the edge off. Stepping outside she lets the fresh air fill her lungs, feeling refreshed and calm. High sunlit clouds drifted across a clear blue sky. Lifting her face skyward, she closes her eyes. Ah, this is nice.