A Flower in the Devil's Mouth

By Martina Bascetta

Roots burrow deep into the earth, anchoring a tree and giving it life.
Humans, like great trees, are bound to the past by their roots-memories that shape and sustain them. From the moment we are born, our stories begin to unfold.
Mal 's roots, however, are planted in unfamiliar soil. Adopted at a young age, her earliest memories are fragmented, leaving her with a restless hunger for answers. Quiet and introspective, she grows up surrounded by the love of Rosanne and Peter, embraced by the tranquil beauty of the countryside. Yet beyond that haven, she often faces hostility and rejection from those who see her as different.
As time marches forward, the unanswered questions in Mal 's mind only deepen. Who is she? Where does she come from? How did she end up here? These are just the surface of a much greater longing. She looks to the night for guidance, hoping it will illuminate her path, but instead, it brings only recurring nightmares.
The years pass, and Mal navigates friendship, love, and the many complexities of life. Yet the mysteries of her past never fade. Then, a bundle of old letters comes to light-revealing crucial details about her origins and setting her on a path toward a bold and life-altering decision.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GF2S8YWV
• ISBN13: 9798242455252
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"