http://slow.writerscafe.org/melodietolles The original writings of author Melodie Tolles en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776031769 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 TheVirus started in 2047.TheAmericans thought it was a biological terrorist attack. Religious communitiesbelieved God was punishing the world for moral transgressions. Naturalistsclaimed the virus was caused by chemical pollutants. Some people assumed crossspecies infection was to .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/melodietolles/1556269/ “Courage isthe price that life exacts for granting peace.” - AmeliaEarhart Chapter 5 Time passed in an oblivious haze since I wasn’t a slave tothe calendar or clock, but Ellie kept track of certain dates because she was sentimental.I didn&r.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/melodietolles/1556260/ “I don'tthink of all the misery but of the beauty that still remains.” - AnneFrank Chapter 4  I had forgotten how much joy having a friend brings intoeveryday life. After two weeks it seemed as if Eshod and I had lived togetherforever, but the se.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/melodietolles/1556257/ “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but thetriumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he whoconquers that fear.” - Nelson Mandela Chapter 3 A personmust have been behind that wall, but why would they attempt.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/melodietolles/1556256/ “Life shrinks and expands in proportion to one’s courage.” - Anaïs Nin Chapter 2 The year Iturned fifteen, the unknown future became less daunting then the pointlesspresent. I wanted to be around people, to live in the world. The frustration.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/melodietolles/1556254/ “Indeep sadness there is no place for sentimentality.” - William S. Burroughs Chapter 1 On August 20, 2065 I died in theeyes of the world.  “Izelle,”father said. “Hand me that shovel.”Fatherthought it best to tell.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/melodietolles/1556253/ Dystopian - A virus kills the majority of woman. The ratio of women to men is 1:10,000. It is the story of how a girl names Izelle Aeron struggles in an environment with such a skewed ratio. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/melodietolles/1556210/