The Shape Of Staying

By: Dreadmyre, Celiel

In the quiet hum of ordinary life, an unexpected guest arrives, forever altering the shape of staying.

Marianne orchestrates her family's life with precision, from the comforting aroma of lentil soup to the meticulously managed calendars. Her husband, Thomas, is her steady bedrock, a man of quiet gestures and unwavering presence. Their three children - the ambitious Anthony, the restless Jonah, and the observant Lena - each inhabit their own world, blissfully unaware of the subtle tremors beneath the surface of their comfortable, lived-in home.

But beneath the veneer of normalcy, a whisper of unease begins to grow. A persistent ache, a fleeting breathlessness, a momentary disorientation - these are the first signs that their carefully constructed world is about to be irrevocably changed. As Marianne's body begins to speak a different language, her family must confront the unspoken, the fears that linger just beyond the edges of their ordinary days.

From the quiet anxieties of a seemingly ordinary Tuesday to the stark pronouncements of a doctor's office, "The Shape of Staying" is a deeply human story about love, loss, and the enduring strength found in unexpected places. A narrative that is both intimate and expansive, exploring how one family navigates the profound challenges of illness, adaptation, and the quiet art of holding on.

Discover a story about the resilience of the human spirit, the power of family, and the shape love takes when life demands it most.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GDXRSGBW
• ISBN13: 9798242320000
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"