Publisher's Synopsis
The Weight of Anger
In a city that never stops moving, five lives collide in a story about grief, fury, resilience, and the long road to healing.
Maya, a passionate but burned-out teacher, has spent her career fighting a broken education system that seems to grind down both students and educators alike. But as she pushes harder, her anger threatens to consume the very thing that once gave her purpose.
Ethan, a retired firefighter, carries the weight of guilt for those he couldn't save. With no fires left to run into, he struggles to find meaning in a life that feels emptied of purpose-until an unexpected connection forces him to confront his past.
Kamal, a struggling musician and ride-share driver, dreams of making it big, but resentment simmers beneath his ambitions-toward his family, his passengers, and a world that seems indifferent to his talent. When his music finally finds success, he faces a choice: embrace his roots or leave them behind.
Evelyn, a grieving widow, has spent years writing angry letters to politicians and corporations, blaming the world for what it took from her. But when an act of generosity ties her to the community she tried to ignore, she must decide whether she will keep fighting or start building something new.
Jorge, a graffiti artist who once saw art as a form of protest, now finds himself at a crossroads. When the city recognizes his work as cultural landmarks, he must choose between rebellion and legacy, questioning whether his fight against the system has become part of it.
Their paths intertwine over late-night conversations, unexpected confrontations, and a mural that will become a permanent mark on the city-and on their lives.
Through moments of rage, redemption, and reluctant acceptance, The Weight of Anger explores:
- How unresolved fury shapes our decisions.
- The fine line between righteous defiance and self-destruction.
- What it means to rebuild-within ourselves and our communities.
As the five characters grow, clash, and ultimately find solace in one another, they learn that anger, though powerful, is only part of the story.
Because the real question isn't just how to let go of anger.
It's what we choose to build in its place.
A literary drama infused with raw emotion, humor, and hope, The Weight of Anger is a gripping, character-driven exploration of the struggles that unite us-and the healing that makes us whole.
