Marionette: Survival, Struggle, and Starting Over

By Richard A Samko

A man lies still in a hospital bed, his body broken but his mind wide awake. Trapped between reality and a dreamlike haze, he relives love, loss, and the moments that shaped him, memories blur with visions-some tender, some terrifying.

Told in spare, vivid prose, it's a story of resilience and of the ghosts we carry. Story of a man stripped bare, fighting not for salvation, but for the hard, unforgiving truth of what it means to live. And perhaps, what it means to let go. Emotional, haunting, and unflinchingly honest, it's a journey through the soul.

Perfect for readers who crave stories that are raw, poetic, and unforgettable.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FFQSW1WJ
• ISBN13: 9798289426215
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"