Inner Battles & Faraway Places is a collection of four emotionally layered short stories about the conflicts we face within ourselves and the unexpected places those conflicts carry us. Each story explores the complexities of human relationships, from family tension and unresolved trauma to fragile connections and the shadows of obsession."Vacation Spot," begins with Amelia's simple hope of choosing one destination for a group trip. Instead, her kitchen becomes a battleground of clashing personalities, competing vacation fantasies, and rising frustrations as her sister and friend demand radically different getaways. What was meant to be fun becomes a journey through compromise, loyalty, and learning to speak up."San Diego" follows Sophie, a laid-back surfer expecting a calm, uneventful flight, until she's seated next to the girl who bullied her in high school. Trapped side-by-side in the air, they confront old wounds, startling truths, and an unexpected connection that makes their shared journey more complicated and more revealing than either imagined.In "I Battle Addiction, It Wins Every Time," the collection shifts to the raw struggle of Junior, newly released from prison and desperate to rebuild his life. Turning to his estranged father for support, he finds himself fighting not only the weight of addiction but also the distrust and fractures that linger within his family. His path toward a clean future becomes a test of honesty, resolve, and the painful reality of starting over."Echoes of Her Pulse," brings you into a haunting psychological territory through Sloan, who becomes dangerously fixated on the rhythm of his girlfriend's heartbeat. Mistaking control for devotion, he spirals into obsession when she begins to pull away. The story unravels the thin line between love, possession, and the quiet devastation left when what once felt vital falls silent

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