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The Whisper and the Wall The Whisper and the WallBy Zoraida
The Whisper and the Wall
By Zoraida Barrera

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“I didn’t hit you.”
That’s what he says.
And...

he found the bruise  he found the bruiseBy Zoraida BarreraCopyright © 2026
he found the bruise
By Zoraida Barrera
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Here are just some things
I have learned
after...

Because of Them - Updates! Hello everyone!Writing Because of Them has been

Hello everyone!

Writing Because of Them has been one of the most intense, vulnerable, and rewarding journeys of my life. Turning my own experiences navigating survival, mental health, and the long road to a hard-won happy ending into fiction has meant everything to me.

Now, I am reaching a crucial milestone in the process, and I am looking for a small, dedicated group of alpha readers to dive into the manuscript early.

What is an Alpha Reader?

Unlike beta readers who look at a more polished draft...