Kirjahaku

Persephone Autumn's debut poetry collection, Ink Veins, explores topics of depression, love, and self-discovery with a raw, unfiltered voice.

She was my first love.He was my first everything.Circumstances stole her from me.Circumstances made him abandon me.But the past is the past. And we are no longer kids.Cora Davies is the one that got away. The one I wanted to keep forever.Life threw a wrench in our plan. Tore us apart. Shattered our hearts.Gavin Hunt is the one I handed my heart to. The one person I saw a future with.Until it was ripped away. Crushed. Scattered in the wind.Now... fate is giving us another chance. To live the life we once dreamt of.Unfortunately, not everyone believes our reunion is for the best.

Thirteen years ago, I abandoned the love of my life.Thirteen years ago, the love of my life vanished without a word.Fate has given us another chance.Jealousy is trying to rip us apart.I refuse to lose her again.Will he actually come back to me?Cora said words mean nothing. Not unless I back them with actions.I will flip my world upside down. Relinquish everything. All for her.Gavin said he will fix everything. Fix us. His promises are unreliable.Until I see it with my own eyes, hope is not an option. My heart can't handle it.Fate brought us back together, but time and distance change people.Can we overcome our obstacles? Will our love stand the test of time?

When the music of the heart dies...The heart beats to a rhythmOne you set years agoNow it's brokenJust like your metronome

Love is never easy. Especially when three hearts are involved.JonasMy heart shattered the day my best friend married her soulmate. A man I will always envy.Cora was never meant to be mine. But I never understood the reason why.Until now.Until Autumn.When I enter the tattoo shop, Autumn is the last person I expect. A woman who garners my attention.A beaming star in my dark sky. A woman who soothes my soul and glues my broken pieces back together.For the first time in years, I picture no one except Autumn in my arms. And I plan to make it a reality.AutumnMy heart learned envy on my friend's wedding day. She married her soulmate, but also enraptured another man.Not getting romantically involved with anyone is my fate. The hand life dealt me. A notion I came to terms with years ago.But all that gets thrown to the wayside the day I meet him.Jonas.The night Jonas sits in my chair, I forget how to breathe. Forget how to do anything except smile.He kickstarts my heart and teaches it a new rhythm. A rhythm I memorize and play on repeat.For the first time in years, I throw all my reasons for staying single out the window. For once, I trust life has given me another chance at love....until the past comes knocking on my door.

Love is most glorious. Love also rips you apart.JonasWhen I woke this morning, I didn't expect this. For Autumn's past to step in and rip away everything I love. Autumn asks for patience, but with each passing day, she slips farther from my grasp.I refuse to lose Autumn or Clementine. Not to him. Not to anyone.They are my girls. Always.As the picture perfect life I envision with them slowly fades, the pain beneath my sternum grows more powerful.Each passing day, my chest tightens at the loss of them.I never imagined I would discover the love of my life, only to lose her.AutumnWhen I woke this morning, I never saw this coming. My ex storming back into my life and threatening to steal everything I hold precious. Not just my daughter, but also my livelihood. And I refuse to let him do either.Until this ends, I must let go of my newfound selfishness and focus solely on Clementine.Until this ends, I must forget about love. Temporarily.When I memorized Jonas's heartbeat, I had no idea I would need to recall it in my lonely bed so soon.I had no idea my heart would ache so profusely in his absence.I have never known pain like this. And I have never been so torn....hopefully, our love will survive the storm.

They say time heals all wounds. But some wounds never fade.Fletcher Lockwood hopes to rediscover his muse at a northern California retreat.What he doesn't expect is to fall in love.After weeks of zero inspiration and no new music, Fletcher's manager suggests a break. Time away from the studio and city noise. Two weeks at an exclusive retreat on the Pacific coast. With nothing to lose, Fletcher packs his bags, hops on a plane, and leaves life behind. On the first night, Fletcher spots her on the other side of the room. The quiet, demure beauty lost in her own thoughts. A brittle sadness in her facial expression and body language. And he can't look away. Until he gets caught.But that doesn't stop his wandering eyes. Or his indescribable need to know this woman.Once he summons the courage to talk to her, Fletcher and Madeline share two incredible weeks at the retreat. Form a connection to rival others. Without effort, their relationship blooms into the unexpected. Until Madeline leaves the retreat early without notice.No note.No goodbye.No way to keep in touch.On tour a year later, Fletcher looks up from his guitar to spot the woman always on his mind. Madeline. With one look, the inseparable bond they shared reignites. Within days, their connection eclipses all others.But there is something Madeline has yet to share. Her heart belongs to another.Will Fletcher be able to win Madeline's heart?Or will the ghost of her past keep her from moving on?

I loathe Micah Reed. Yet, I can't keep my eyes off him.Years ago, he opened his mouth in a room full of our peers. Said nine words and ruined my life.My high school crush did exactly that... crushed me.But I am no longer the quiet, loner girl from high school. The girl who let others trample her spirit.Now, I take charge. Stand tall. Bend to no one. Never again.Especially Micah Reed.Peyton Alexander makes me question my sanity. Yet, I refuse to stop antagonizing her.Since her first day at work, she has given me the death glare. Lipped off and verbally slapped me.And every night, I go back for another round.Not sure what I did to deserve her animosity, but I plan to find out. Plan to fix whatever mistake I made.Although I live for her banter, I want more with Peyton. The attention she gives other men, I want it for myself.Call me presumptuous, but Peyton Alexander will be mine.Micah wants me because I don't fall for his charms.Peyton resists to deny herself the truth.Will he figure out who I am?Will she ever let me in?

One word can hold tremendous power. One word can change everything.I never imagined it would come to this. That I would fall for Micah Reed.That I would open my heart once more. And get it crushed. Again.The moment I let him in, the second our relationship evolved, fate threw an epic curve ball.One we can't ignore. One I don't know I can endure.But call me a glutton for punishment.One word stole my breath. One word had my knees ready to buckle.I refuse to believe anything without proof. Refuse to let someone ruin my life.Call me a d-bag, I don't care. Deep down, I know the truth.Now, if only Peyton would believe it, too.My relationship with Peyton is headed in the right direction. Her fire is no longer fueled by hate.Now, I know the taste of her lips. The softness of her skin. The warmth of her touch.And no one will steal her from me. No one.I fell for Micah Reed.I fell for Peyton Alexander.Was it all for nothing?Will she abandon me when I need her most?

I want her more than my next breath, but she can never be mine.A year ago, I met her the first time. The fair-haired beauty at the flower shop. The mysterious woman that watched me from the window and sparked my artistic muse. I didn't learn her name then, but she was always there. In the periphery. Until I had to say goodbye.Out with a friend a year later, I spot her in the crowd and can't take my eyes off her. Though I should stay away from her, I find every possible way to see her. To spend time with her.I shouldn't want Shelly Reed. Shouldn't lead her to believe we will ever be more than friends. The more I push her away, the more she lures me in. With her radiant smile and affectionate heart, Shelly gives me new life, purpose, and captures my soul.I should let her go, but am too selfish to do so. I need her. More than my next breath.

He watches me from the other end of the bar. Eyes never leaving my profile.I should know... relationships only spell trouble. A man that good looking doesn't come without a price.But his charm is irresistible, as is how it feels to be in his arms.One night with Lawrence and I never want to let go.One night with Lawrence flips our lives upside down.But Lawrence is mine.My enemy claims otherwise.And not only am I prepared to go to war, I'm ready to fight dirty.There's a storm brewing in Stone Bay, Washington. Which of us will survive unscathed?

Would it be so bad to slip from existence? Would it be so bad to give in to the darkness?In the dark, I feel it all.Pain, sorrow, fear, hope, joy.In the dark, I let go.

Three best friends. Three different lives. Over 235K words.Boxset includes: Distorted DevotionWhen the definition of love becomes skewed, who will pay the price?Sarah Bradley is the type of woman other women envy.Accomplished. Free spirited. Fun loving.Befriended by all.But what if her best qualities were the very things that lead into her worst nightmare?While partying with friends, her world open to future possibilities.Future dreams. A future named Jackson.Jackson Ember is the guy every woman wished was by her side.Mesmerizing gaze. Easy on the eyes. Open minded.A sense of humor with a warm heart.When Jackson agrees to join his friend at a party, he never imagined he'd meet a woman like Sarah.A woman he hopes to become better acquainted with.But Jackson isn't the only person fascinated with Sarah.A gravitational pull.A soul quenching desire.A distorted devotion aiming to ruin it all. Undying DevotionEveryone believes we lead a normal life. In reality, they have no idea what we do behind closed doors.The night she walks into my club, perches on a barstool sipping pink cocktails, Christy Nolan steals my every breath with her innocence. A siren singing a melody only my heart deciphers. With timid eyes and a curious nature, Christy is the first woman to bewitch my heart. The first woman I envision past one night. The first woman I long to keep.Will Christy's demure disposition satiate my urges? Satisfy the beast inside me?From the moment he offers his arm and escorts me around the club, his deep baritone whispering in my ears, Rick Mathewson owns my heart. With poise and confidence, he soothes my soul. Settles the ghosts of my past. Sparks me back to life. He introduces me to a new way of life. A new world. And with Rick by my side, I discover everything my life has been missing.Or so I believe, until my best friend moves away and life tailspins.A world of secrets.An insatiable hunger.An undying devotion claiming their souls. Beloved DevotionWhen your past catches up with you, where do you run?Four years ago, I walked into a bustling bar with my besties. On the very same day, I met the love of my life. Tiffany Page. A woman with a fiery spirit and a gentle heart. Her whimsical voice and sweet laughter ignite a fire deep in my bones. In the blink of an eye, Tiffany arrests my soul and holds it captive.And I never want her to release it.From the very beginning, my relationship with Liz Warren was a firestorm. Hot. Intense. Unrelenting. I never imagined being loved the way Liz loves me. Smoldering and sweet. Fierce and gentle. Blazing and heartfelt. Her love fulfills me. Her love incomparable. The only real love I've ever known.I wish I could tell Liz all my secrets.Wish I could shed my past. A past which is slowly catching up to me.When the love of your life proposes, exhilaration should course through your veins. When the love of your life proposes, you shouldn't be terrified of what happens next.But I am.An unwavering love.A closet of skeletons.A beloved devotion fighting to stay alive.

Three best friends. Three different lives. Over 235K words.Boxset includes: Distorted DevotionWhen the definition of love becomes skewed, who will pay the price?Sarah Bradley is the type of woman other women envy.Accomplished. Free spirited. Fun loving.Befriended by all.But what if her best qualities were the very things that lead into her worst nightmare?While partying with friends, her world open to future possibilities.Future dreams. A future named Jackson.Jackson Ember is the guy every woman wished was by her side.Mesmerizing gaze. Easy on the eyes. Open minded.A sense of humor with a warm heart.When Jackson agrees to join his friend at a party, he never imagined he'd meet a woman like Sarah.A woman he hopes to become better acquainted with.But Jackson isn't the only person fascinated with Sarah.A gravitational pull.A soul quenching desire.A distorted devotion aiming to ruin it all. Undying DevotionEveryone believes we lead a normal life. In reality, they have no idea what we do behind closed doors.The night she walks into my club, perches on a barstool sipping pink cocktails, Christy Nolan steals my every breath with her innocence. A siren singing a melody only my heart deciphers. With timid eyes and a curious nature, Christy is the first woman to bewitch my heart. The first woman I envision past one night. The first woman I long to keep.Will Christy's demure disposition satiate my urges? Satisfy the beast inside me?From the moment he offers his arm and escorts me around the club, his deep baritone whispering in my ears, Rick Mathewson owns my heart. With poise and confidence, he soothes my soul. Settles the ghosts of my past. Sparks me back to life. He introduces me to a new way of life. A new world. And with Rick by my side, I discover everything my life has been missing.Or so I believe, until my best friend moves away and life tailspins.A world of secrets.An insatiable hunger.An undying devotion claiming their souls. Beloved DevotionWhen your past catches up with you, where do you run?Four years ago, I walked into a bustling bar with my besties. On the very same day, I met the love of my life. Tiffany Page. A woman with a fiery spirit and a gentle heart. Her whimsical voice and sweet laughter ignite a fire deep in my bones. In the blink of an eye, Tiffany arrests my soul and holds it captive.And I never want her to release it.From the very beginning, my relationship with Liz Warren was a firestorm. Hot. Intense. Unrelenting. I never imagined being loved the way Liz loves me. Smoldering and sweet. Fierce and gentle. Blazing and heartfelt. Her love fulfills me. Her love incomparable. The only real love I've ever known.I wish I could tell Liz all my secrets.Wish I could shed my past. A past which is slowly catching up to me.When the love of your life proposes, exhilaration should course through your veins. When the love of your life proposes, you shouldn't be terrified of what happens next.But I am.An unwavering love.A closet of skeletons.A beloved devotion fighting to stay alive.