1 A Word, If You Will . . .

This collection of stories were written during the months of the COVID-19 global pandemic. They were my soliciting means of solace for getting through the rough times of quarantine and unmitigated confusion that came with adjusting ones livelihood with the abrupt change that came with the life-threatening change that's befallen our lives. Though this book can never bring back the scores of lives lost to the pandemic, I am hoping that they were serve as counter-measure to bringing so measure of peace to our hearts and minds as we go forth with picking ourselves up from where we left off. Enjoy, and please continue to stay safe.

— Damien Dsoul

January, 2021.