Reverse Atlantis: Saph's Tale

By Laura Chechak-Roy

This story was originally written and finished a decade ago. When I was sixteen, I started writing poems on a daily basis. My bedroom was on the top floor of my house and every evening, I would watch the sunset. This was my favorite time of the day to write. In my hometown of Pittsburgh there is an equal balance of city life and country air. There are just so many trees and hills that it is easy to be inspired.
One afternoon in the middle of summer, I was sitting on my windowsill looking out at the hills. I got an idea of writing a poem, about a girl who didn’t get along with her mother. Instead this poem, unlike any I had written before that time, made me want to keep writing more about the subject. So, I just let my mind take me, wherever I thought Saph might want to go and what she might want to share.I hope it will take you on a surreal journey.
Of course this story is just meant to be fun, to make you smirk as you’re reading it. If at the end of this tale you feel you can relate to Saph then I will feel that I have conveyed it the way it was intended.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Laura Chechak-Roy
• Release date: Aug 28, 2011
• ISBN: 9781465790682

Laura Chechak-Roy

In short, I was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. At 18 I traveled to Europe, got married and now have three cheeky sons. I look back on what I have written and how I would have said it differently but that's hindsight I suppose. Finding that place in mind where my thoughts make no sense to anyone but me.....that's the spot I really love. i hope the awkward way in which I write at least intrigues my reader.

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Reverse Atlantis – Saph’s Tale

By Laura Chechak-Roy

Copyright 2011 Laura Chechak-Roy

Editors: Subir Roy and Julius Gomes

Published at Smashwords

Table of Contents

Copyright

Dedication

Acknowledgements

Chapter One: Skip To My Lou-Lou

Chapter Two: Antony Caesar

Chapter Three: Take-Two

Chapter Four: Chloe

Chapter Five: Best Friends

Chapter Six: Déjà Vu

Chapter Seven: And Then It Happened

Chapter Eight: Anna, Farewell

Thank You

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Dedication

When this book was originally written I had no intention for it to be published. Less than a year after it’s completion I met my future husband, Amit. After a decade of just keeping it on the shelf and Amit reminding me of it’s existence every year, I finally decided to put it out there. He said it would make me feel better to share it. I wasn’t keen to have to put this into print but… he was right.

This story, Saph’s tale is meant to be fun and relatable and I hope it comes across that way. This book is dedicated to my overwhelmingly supportive husband Amit and my sweet and patient son Aiden. They gave me space and left me the me time for this to be completed. I love you both more than I can properly express, so I am afraid Thank You will have to do.

Acknowledgements

This book (as well as future publications) could not have been properly finished without the tireless efforts of my editors, Mr. Subir Roy and Mr. Julius Gomes. Mr. Gomes being a respected journalist himself, took time away from his work to assist in this tedious process. Thank You, Jules! Mr. Roy’s involvement is very dear to me. He is my father-in-law and a man who’s opinion I greatly respect. Even though he is officially retired, he still finds time to privately tutor, edit and continue with his own publishing ventures. I could not have asked for a more endearing and supportive father-in-law. I appreciate all of your help and most importantly your time.

There is also one man who has been behind the scenes and always keeping me focused and that is my husband, Mr. Amit Roy. A man who wears many hats. A professional in every sense of the word. He has been with me through the process from the very beginning. He is currently editing work to be released in the near future. His meticulous part machine ability and outlook to stay focused, kept my ideas flowing. He has been a constant supporter and I honestly think my additional work is a credit to his optimism. I hope this gratitude can cover all of your support. Thank You Amit.

Chapter One: Skip To My Lou-Lou

If you can imagine me: with fire red hair, a 26-inch waist, weighing 115 pounds, a 38" bust and green eyes…