Tag: betrayal and redemption story
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The Beauty in Being Broken
You know that feeling when you’re barely holding it together, but you still show up? When every part of you is screaming to quit, to hide, to protect what’s left of yourself—but something deeper pushes you forward anyway? That’s the heart of Yugen. And honestly? That’s the kind of hero we need more of. Because…
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We Need to Talk About How Power Protects Itself
You know that sinking feeling when you realize the people who were supposed to protect you are actually protecting each other? Yeah. Let’s sit with that for a second. Maybe a few more seconds. I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately—how institutions that claim to stand for justice are often riddled with people covering…
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In Fantasy the Mentor Dies
In fantasy, we’re used to a particular kind of heartbreak. The mentor dies. They go down in a blaze of light or a quiet sacrifice, leaving the hero with a sword, a prophecy, and a grief so sharp it forges them into who they were “meant” to be. Think of all the robed wizards, battle-scarred…
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A New Journey Begins: Introducing Yugen
Hey everyone, I’m beyond excited to finally share something I’ve been working on for a long time. Probably too long. My debut novel, Yugen, is coming on 1 May 2026, and I wanted to give you a first look at what this story is all about. So, what is Yugen? At its heart, it’s the…
Janessa Keeling 