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About this book
A journey through the fractures we survive—and the self we reclaim on the other side.
Shadows & Chains is a lyrical descent into the quiet places where love fractures, truth sharpens, and the self learns to rise again. Moving through six visceral stages—ASH, CRACK, BLOOM, PULSE, GLOW, and RETURN—this collection of over 70 poems traces the intimate terrain of heartbreak, manipulation, grief, and the slow, trembling work of becoming whole.
These poems do not rush healing. They witness it.
From the first unraveling to the final homecoming, Stella writes with a clarity that cuts and a tenderness that steadies, offering readers a companion through the ache, the awakening, and the reclamation of self.
This is a book for anyone who has:
• Carried their pain quietly
• Survived what tried to silence them
• Learned to choose themselves after the breaking
Raw, atmospheric, and fiercely honest—Shadows & Chains reminds us that even in the darkest rooms of our story, the light we return to is our own.
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About the author
Stella MC
Stella MC is a poet and spoken‑word artist whose work lives in the quiet spaces between shadow and healing. She writes with lyrical precision, exploring resilience, lineage, and the slow, sacred work of becoming whole again. Through her independent imprint, Ink Verse Publishing, Stella creates motif‑rich poetry collections that pair emotional truth with minimalist design. Her voice is intimate, steady, and crafted for readers who rise quietly, but completely.