I am the Shadow Behind These Words: A Collection of Darker Poems

By Stacie Ann Leininger

As a teenager who struggled with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and Dyslexia I fought to survive extreme bullying as well as the senseless abusive acts of individuals in positions of power. To cope, I poured my soul into writing, using the social isolation to cultivate my craft and fight through words.

age 15
I was forced to repeat:
I am nothing
I am alone

reality is
not a single human being is a "nothing"
and we are all curators of poetry
therefore, none of us are ever "alone"

now
my Katana sharp pen
is poised for battle
as I am ready to cut down
all who tried to destroy me

I invite you to read these pages and join my journey of literary defiance in the form of darker and macabre poetry.

**This book contains some strong language, macabre, horror, descriptions of acts of violence, and a few other things that may not be suitable for everyone.** Age recommendations 18+.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BTS54TPK
• ISBN13: 9798376064818
• Release Date: February 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"