Acceptance, Adultery, and Theft

By Daniel Burgos

In "The Man with the Rainbow Face", Noah has a Rainbow Face in a world full of Gray Faces. Due to prejudice against the Rainbow Faces, Noah is forced to cover his true identity to blend in, but it becomes a heavy weight on his shoulder. On a fateful day, Noah becomes overwhelmed by the Gray Face he painted and reveals his true color.

AJ and Isaac share a room in a motel but sleep in separate beds, "The Men". They both know the real reason why they've left town: they're in love with each other. But shame clouds AJ's love for Isaac because he is married. Isaac urges AJ to divorce his wife, which erupts into an argument that uncovers the fear and trauma of having to cover your identity to please society.

Two thieves have a plan to steal a painting from a museum in "The Mouse". To cause a distraction, they bring along a mouse who works alongside them. When the thieves see a little girl admiring the painting, they release the mouse in hopes that the child will run away. But the mouse warns the girl of the theft. Together, the girl and the mouse work

• Language: English
• Publisher: Daniel Burgos
• Release date: Nov 16, 2022

Daniel Burgos

Daniel Burgos is a freelance writer and author. His credits include a poem called “Home” published in the Turning the Corner: Unity (2022). He also won an award for his poem. Daniel grew up in New Bedford, MA. He primarily writes Young Adult and Children's stories. He is currently earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts at Full Sail University.

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