Just a Child

By K.J. Tiller

Based on real events that happened in Afghanistan in 2018 and in 2021. "Just a Child," is a young adult fiction story about thirteen-year-old Zaafirah Sadiki's ordinary world being upheaved and devastated as insurgents terrorize her small village in Afghanistan. On this horrific night she and her mother face obstacles that will test their mental strength, bring their bond closer and represent the symbolic importance of family. Will Zaafirah and her mother make it to the mosque in time for safety, or, will her freedom be ripped away? Together, this daughter and mother tell a story of heartbreak and resilience. All characters are fictional; the seriousness of the regional tragedies brought upon civilians is not.

• Language: English
• Publisher: K.J. Tiller
• Release date: Oct 23, 2021
• ISBN: 9781005386122

K.J. Tiller

Thank you so much for being here!I am a short story writer and novelist. I currently attend Full Sail University for my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and graduate in July 2022. Throughout my attendance, at Full Sail, I have written and continue to write stories and scripts of various genres that you can find here in my library and website, which is home to my entire creative writing portfolio and blog.

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Just A Child

K.J. Tiller

Just a Child

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Just A Child

Of all the things Zaafirah was thankful for, she was certainly thankful for her birthday. It meant she survived another year. She spoke about this day the entire week prior and days leading up and counted down the hours to anyone who would listen. She rolled over in