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Orphaned as a baby at the gates of her village, Sylvein led a good life until she turned thirteen. Then she changed. Her hair turned silver, and strange markings appeared on her skin, making her an easy target for the scrutiny and distrust of her neighbors. But when an illness sweeps her kingdom, an ancient text her childhood friend shows her indicates a cure. The issue is that the required ingredients are across the river in the mysterious Kingdom of Aurora.

Ambrosia "Amy" Meek was a quiet bookworm. She preferred to live her life in the fantasy fiction section of libraries. A solitary life suited her just fine. Even her dreams are fantastical - like the one where she was dropped into a world not unlike her favorite books. It was a dream that haunted her for four years. Until it wasn't a dream.

Wraith Like Me is the journey of a woman from childhood through her mid-30s. These strange poems chronicle her experiences with trauma, abuse, anxiety, and a bottomless rage. The words begin the trails of healing, hope, and self-acceptance (a story that will continue in future poetry collections).