Exciting News! My book, Melancholic and Other Poems, is now published and available for purchase! ♡You can get your copy here: nicholaskyleedwards.comAvailable for purchase on Amazon (PAPERBACK), Kindle (EBOOK), Nook (EBOOK), Apple (EBOOK), Kobo (EBOOK), and more! ♡

"Melancholic and Other Poems" is a powerful debut collection by Nicholas Kyle Edwards that invites readers into a profound exploration of the complexities of mental health, particularly as experienced by adolescents. Through a strikingly unique freestyle form, this collection consists of twelve thought-provoking pieces that delve into themes of despair, vulnerability, and the human condition.

This collection is not just a reflection on pain; it is a journey towards understanding and acceptance. Each piece serves as a mirror, allowing readers to confront their own experiences while finding solace in shared emotion. Whether through poignant imagery or evocative prose, Edwards's work compels us to confront the delicate balance of light and darkness within us all.

**Jamie lowered himself so his face met mine. "Are you stupid?" he asked, cocking his head to the side.

"Jamie!.." I rushed between gasps, "you're hurting me."

Pulling my head forward a few inches, he slammed it back against the wall. My ears began to make a ringing sound and I had to close my eyes to try and silence the pain in my head. **

Isobel Tully accepts her abusive relationship as something that's meant to be, a karmic consequence of her past. She believes wholeheartedly that she deserves nothing better than her life with Jamie…

But then she meets local musician Will. Kind, funny, insanely attractive Will... and he just so happens to find out her secret.

As her existence at home becomes more unbearable, Isobel must decide if she’s willing risk her life to live the one she’s always wanted, but will she be caught in a web of lies before she gets the chance?

Content Warning: There are some very descriptive scenes of physical, emotional and sexual abuse/ violence. There are also descriptions of rape which could be upsetting.

The journey goes on.

When clouds in the sky and falling rain tease the two close friends in trouble, Rain and Sky, it takes them to meet Payu and Prapai, who are not only cunning saviours but also guys making storms in the two best friends' hearts. The war of love is about to take place in the warm spring, hot summer, lonely autumn and cold winter. How would the atmosphere of love be? Which way would their hearts wave and the air full of love take them to?

My name is William, and I was diagnosed with color blindness when I was younger. I grew up without experiencing color, so I don't know what it looks like. I met a boy named Luke who was kind and tried to help me feel the colors around me, but it never worked. I still can't tell colors apart. I like Luke, but Luke doesn't know... Well, now he does.....

Eren Nor, wakes up on a school's rooftop with another student named Terry Phaser. They're both suffering from dissociative amnesia, for any information about their friends, family, or personal interests, are completely forgotten.

The school is completely surrounded by an endless white space, with a single radio tower in the distance. They explore the school in hopes of regaining their memories, but it seems that every memory makes them grow farther apart.

This surreal purgatory they are trapped in, starts to become a labyrinth, for rooms start to move around, any attempt to escape leads them back to the roof, and there's something haunting the school hallways.

A Programmer's Grand Adventure in the Age of AI: A journey that ultimately explores the meaning of life, filled with Eastern philosophical reflections on the cyclical nature of life and death.

This collection of poems delves into writing, language, and poetry itself. Crafted with the influence of dark and starry-eyed poets alike, the poems explore the search for refuge and solace through written word, the joys and despair of writing and reading, and the struggle between knowledge and isolation. With a refine, introspective tone, this collection captures the beauty of the poet's life, where we call upon something inside of us, and beyond us.

Lydia Bell has always lived in the shadow of secrets. Raised by her eccentric mother in the quiet town of Quill Point, she grew up on eerie tales of ancient Titans and cryptic warnings about the dangers hidden in caves. But when a chance encounter with a skeleton awakens Lydia's power to reanimate the dead, her life takes a turn she never could have imagined.

The Second Coalition War (80-98 EH) was fought 265 years after the conclusion of the First Coalition War.

Due to the the unification of Upper Empyrea into the Umbracresti-Estrinite-Glacian-Narcissian Archregion (UEGNA) under Archcountess-Khatun Vega Calliope Ego by marriage, inheritance and alliances, the other regions dissolved UEGNA seats on CEDA and formed the Cerulean-Vorantine-Aqulio-Pheasantine Union (CVAPU) in response.

After Vega abdicated in 78 EH, her twenty year son is crowned Archcount-Khagan Urlic IV & I Ego-Estrin-Romanakov of Umbracrest, Estrin, Glacier and Narciss. Urlic is more aggressive than his mother and the other regions declare war on the Archregion....

The Grand Army requires some understanding for this book to make any sense to you (the Grand Fleet is simply 308 Airships / Aeronautical Craft divided into 7 Fleets of 44.)

■ Combatant Command = 10 Million troops under the Marshal of the Grand Army.□ Army Group = 2.5 Million troops under a Grand-General.● Field Army = 625,000 troops under a Lieutenant General.○ Corps = 156,250 troops under a Grand Warlord.▪︎ Division = 31,250 troops under a Warlord.• Brigade = 6,250 troops under a War Brigadier.° Company = 1,250 troops under a Captain.Platoon = 125 troops under an Ego Lieutenant.Troop = 25 troops under a Lord Sergeant-Major or Colour Sergeant.Squad = 5 Troops under a Lance Corporal.

■ Combatant Command (Marshal Blücher):□ Western Army Group (Grand- General Augereau):● 1st Western Field Army (Lt. Gen Ridge):○ I Corps ○ II Corps○ III Corps○ IV Corps● 2nd Western Field Army (Lt. Gen Kirova):○ V Corps○ VI Corps○ VII Corps○ VIII Corps● 3rd Western Field Army (Lt. Gen Hossian):○ IX Corps○ X Corps○ XI Corps○ XII Corps● 4th Western Field Army (Lt. Gen Zhao):○ XIII Corps○ XIV Corps○ XV Corps○ XVI Corps□ Northwestern Army Group (Grand-General Massaena):● 1st Northwestern Field Army (Lt. Gen Tatè):○ I Corps○ II Corps○ III Corps○ IV Corps● 2nd Northwestern Field Army (Lt. Gen Montgo):○ V Corps○ VI Corps○ VII Corps○ VIII Corps● 3rd Northwestern Field Army (Lt. Gen Duvè):○ IX Corps○ X Corps○ XI Corps○ XII Corps● 4th Northwestern Field Army (Lt. Gen Redd):○ XIII Corps○ XIV Corps○ XV Corps○ XVI Corps□ Northern Army Group (Grand-General Carrier):● 1st Northern Field Army (Lt. Gen Tanknori):○ I Corps○ II Corps○ III Corps○ IV Corps● 2nd Northern Field Army (Lt. Gen Ghost):○ V Corps○ VI Corps○ VII Corps○ VIII Corps● 3rd Northern Field Army (Lt. Gen Fenic):○ IX Corps○ X Corps○ XI Corps○ XII Corps● 4th Northern Field Army (Lt. Gen Devo):○ XlII Corps○ XIV Corps○ XV Corps○ XVI Corps□ Northeastern Army Group (Grand-General Grosso):● 1st Northeastern Field Army (Lt. Gen Navarro):○ I Corps○ II Corps○ III Corps○ IV Corps● 2nd Northeastern Field Army (Lt. Gen Harrison):○ V Corps○ VI Corps○ VII Corps○ VIII Corps● 3rd Northeastern Field Army (Lt. Gen Hawk):○ IX Corps○ X Corps○ XI Corps○ XII Corps● 4th Northeastern Field Army (Lt. Gen Petrov):○ XIII Corps○ XIV Corps○ XV Corps○ XVI Corps

With that out of the way, you can expect: politics, battles, strategy, death, marriage, destruction and many other things.

A little bit of Geography now:

UEGNA Regions:

The West - Umbracresti Commisarate

The Northwest (Archipelago) - Estrin Dominion

The North - Glacier Electorate

The Northeast - Earldom of Narciss (Capital region)

CVAPU:

The East - Second Pheasantine Republic

The Southeast - Meritocracy of Aquiloria

The South - Technocracy of Vorantis

The Southwest - Theocratic Confederacy of Cerulea

The first two chapters are set slightly before the Second Coalition War started.

Enjoy!

- Doc

A world where shadows whisper secrets, a young woman in her twenties finds herself haunted by a past that has stripped her of everything she once held dear. Strong yet deeply traumatized, she navigates life with a heart heavy from loss. Each day is a battle against the memories that threaten to consume her, yet amid the darkness, one question drives her forward: what is it that compels her to truly live rather than merely survive?

Discover the poignant reflections of Aiken Dao in his first poetry collection, "Hey December." This book delves into the depths of memory, homecoming, and the bittersweet passage of time through the lens of the year's final month. Aiken takes readers on a heartfelt journey from the enchantment of childhood Decembers, filled with snow, cherished traditions, and family warmth, to the complex emotions of adulthood, where the simple joys of the past become distant memories.

As life propels him forward, away from the familiar comforts of home in pursuit of dreams and ambitions, Aiken contemplates the essence of home, belonging, and the sacrifices made for a greater purpose. "Hey December" is not just a collection of poems but a reflection on life's fleeting nature, the pursuit of happiness, and the quest for meaning amidst the inevitable changes.

Through his evocative poetry, Aiken explores the significance of the connections we cherish, the concept of home that evolves with us, and the relentless search for fulfilment. Join him on this introspective journey as he seeks to uncover the truths hidden within the days of December, offering readers a glimpse into the profound mysteries of life and the beauty of rediscovering what truly matters.