Hi, I’m Dollin Bryce. I’m 18 and a Christian, and faith has shaped a lot of who I am—and my writing. Shadows of the Past is my second serious novel project. I started it in 2024 but paused to improve the story, and now I’m rewriting it with a clearer vision and more experience. This book blends mystery, emotion, and personal truth. Some scenes are fictional, but the emotions are real—my brother Malek and I lived through the trauma of having three abusive moms over ten years. Writing this has helped me process pain and hold onto hope. We use our real names to be honest and because we’re already public online. I’m not a pro, just passionate. Thanks for reading, and if you have feedback, email me at DMBReads@gmail.com—I’d love to hear your thoughts.