Breaking our bonds

Breaking our bonds

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"I'd rather be broken if broken means being in love. I'd rather be dead if it means that I'd live in your heart".In a society that's deeply prejudiced, two young girls learn that acting on their feelings is in fact illegal. When fourteen-year-old Elizabeth Ferreira fall in love with the fiesty and independent Joan Maredi, she knows that homosexuality and inter-race relationships are forbidden. Yet, she doesn't care. The two of them swear that the bonds they create will not be destroyed, but will it be the thing that destroys them?Cover design by @justwriting789#sunflowerawards2020…

Lying to Myself

Lying to Myself

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Sixteen-year-old Bianca Erasmus is supposed to be a normal teenager living in Port Elizabeth. However, her life is filled with misery. Waking up to a school day means dealing with bullying.In order to gain popularity and catch the eye of her crush, Bianca creates stories about her relationships and herself. Yet, will her lies really bring her the happiness she deserves?…