https://www.amazon.com/author/gianni.franco
Stained Mirror, A Serial Killer Memoir. Frank Stark is losing his grip on sanity, his mind a battleground for the demons that torment him. This psychological thriller invites you to witness his descent into madness, a terrifying journey into the heart of a fractured psyche where he also wrestles with the duality of his existence, including his complex sexuality. Prepare yourself for a macabre exploration of the human mind at its most broken.
Excerpt: “The birds no longer whistle. Love equates hate. My dreams are all nightmares. The sky is no longer blue. If there’s no other side, then to sleep forever will be better than to stay awake for one more minute in this life. I am the Alpha and Omega.”
Such is Life. Love, hope, redemption, and deceit are woven into the fabric of Such is Life, a multicultural, immigrant story centered around Rochester, NY. When a routine iLifeCheck scan gives Italian immigrant Nico Romano two days to live, he decides to spend his final hours walking through the vibrant, sprawling city, seeking closure with friends and family. But their long-held secrets turn his quest for peace upside down, revealing that even those closest to us can surprise us. In the midst of this turmoil, Nico finds unexpected allies in a diverse group of strangers, who help him navigate his final journey and discover that life, even at its end, is full of surprises.
Ramblings from a Broken Mind. These unflinching works explore the darkness within, touching on themes of horror, young adult struggles, LGBTQ+ lives, the scars of PTSD, and the enduring power of love. From the deeply personal “A Mother’s Dying Breath” to the politically charged “Freedom Weeps,” and the immigrant reflection “The American Supermarket” to the haunting “The Willow Tree,” this anthology offers a raw and unforgettable journey into the human condition.
