The voices in the silence

Five moving stories tell of young people who, amidst pain, exclusion and unbearable stress, seek their own path - and find the strength to face their fears and inner demons. Svantje, trapped in a world full of silence, allows a glimpse into her wounded soul when she meets Daryl. But their growing affection hides a shocking secret. Sam, an untamed daredevil, struggles with his feelings for Leonie and the dark world that he wants to hide from her at all costs. Ellis, lost in loneliness, finds comfort in an imaginary friend - until he meets a girl who changes his life forever. Laurina, amid violence and religious intolerance, discovers hope in a classmate whose secret could put everything at risk. And Annika, who retreats into a fantasy world, has to decide whether to face her inner shadow or lose her last refuge. Each story is a powerful look at the strength and fragility of the human soul - and a testament that hope exists even in the darkest moments.

Elias J. Connor is an author in the genres of fantasy, drama, social drama and thriller, and also in other genres such as children's and young adult literature and non-fiction. Elias began writing at an early age; first short stories, later complete stories. But he only does this in secret. In 2013, a close confidante gave him the idea of ??making his works available to the public. Connor's first novel was published in 2014.