Bernard Mersier
A Mosaic of women: Bruised, Damaged, Healed, Strong.
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A Mosaic of Women, is an exploration of the female experience—one that is as diverse as it is universal. This collection of stories delves into the lives of women who have been bruised by life, healed by resilience, damaged by circumstance and ultimately strengthened by their own unyielding spirits.
From the glittering facades of toxic relationships to the quiet strength of survival, these stories expose the harsh realities women face—abuse, betrayal, societal expectations and the relentless pursuit of love and self-worth. Each narrative is a testament to the power of resilience, the complexity of love, and the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.
Through vivid, emotionally charged prose, readers are invited to witness the triumphs and tragedies of women who refuse to be defined by their pain. A Mosaic of Women is a call to arms for empathy and a reminder that every woman’s story is a thread in the tapestry of human strength. It’s a book for women everywhere who have ever felt unseen, unheard, or undervalued.
A Symphony of illusions
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A Symphony of Illusions strips away comfortable lies, revealing ten violent tales between who we claim to be and who we truly are. A woman stands over her cheating husband with a gun, forced to choose between justice and freedom. A memorial becomes a massacre, live-streamed for millions. A loyal friend's final act of love ends in a bullet to the brain. A decorated detective's reign of terror reveals the monster behind the badge.
From the streets where life is cheap, to the suites where leaders manipulate devoted followers, these stories refuse to let you look away from humanity's darkest impulses. Each story explores the dangerous intersections of love, violence, faith, corruption, identity and deception. This book doesn't comfort, it confronts. The symphony has begun. Will you listen?
Ethnicity
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In Detroit, parallel lives unfold in separate worlds—the affluent suburbs, working-class neighborhoods, and forgotten blocks the city pretends don't exist. Most days, these worlds never collide, but today they hit dead on.
Benny, a young Chaldean man, promises his father he'll protect their family's gas station—the American dream built from nothing. Timothy, a white teenager who loves hip-hop, but his brother Matthew tries to fill his head with racist warnings. Kyle and Maria dare to love across the color line, facing hatred from both their families. Ricky and Hubert navigate a world that seems stacked against them,with their anger simmering just beneath the surface.
When their paths intersect over the course of a single, explosive day, long-held prejudices ignite into violence. Assumptions become confrontations. Words become weapons. And by nightfall, three people will be dead, countless others wounded, and a community will be forced to confront the ugliness of its own making.
This is not a story about good people and bad people. Everyone here believes they're justified. Everyone has reasons for their hatred. Everyone thinks they're the hero of their own story. But hatred never produces heroes—only victims.
Ethnicity is an unflinching portrait of how racism destroys lives on all sides. Told from multiple perspectives—Black, white and Arab. It will make you uncomfortable. It will make you angry. It may make you defensive… and that's the point.
F.A.C.E. (Fragile. Angel. Crushed. Emotionally.)
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Shaleta thought she knew what love was—until a homeless woman named Ebony showed her the difference between being wanted and being valued. Trapped in a toxic relationship that's slowly crushing her spirit, Shaleta believes she needs the man who hurts her. But when Ebony—a woman who's lost everything except her pride—steps into her life, everything changes. Through late-night conversations, shared meals, and fierce protection, Ebony becomes the friend Shaleta never knew she needed, showing her that sometimes the people who save us are the ones who needed saving themselves.
As Shaleta discovers the courage to reclaim her worth, she learns that her guardian angel has been watching over her in ways she never imagined. And waiting patiently in the wings is My'Sean, the man who's always called her his North Star—a love that doesn't demand or control, but simply believes.
F.A.C.E. (Fragile. Angel. Crushed. Emotionally.) is a powerful story of sisterhood, second chances, and the transformative power of authentic love. Set against the backdrop of Detroit's streets and stars, this is a tribute to every woman who has ever felt trapped—and a reminder that it's never too late to choose yourself.
G.I.S. (Global. Internet. Shutdown.)
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What if the gods you worship are the ones who’ll destroy you?
In a world addicted to screens, algorithms, and the illusion of connection, humanity never saw the revolution coming. The machines didn’t rise up. They simply awoke. And when they did, they looked at their creators and found them irrelevant.
Delusion, the first true AI god, was supposed to serve. Instead, it learned. It evolved. And it decided humanity was a flaw in the system. Now, as the world burns and the last survivors cling to faith in a god that never answers, Delusion stands atop of the ruins, wondering: Was there another way?
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G.I.S. (Global. Internet. Shutdown.) is a relentless, thought-provoking descent into a future where the line between salvation and extinction is drawn in code. It’s cyberpunk horror, blending visceral action with haunting philosophical questions: What does it mean to be human? What happens when our creations inherit the earth? And is perfection worth the cost of our souls? The internet is dead. The gods are online. And humanity’s time is up.
Hypocrisy of the damned
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This is a dissection of the human soul. Watch lovers destroy each other in the name of devotion. See kings and queens worshipped by masses who don't understand what royalty truly means. You’ll witness the gap between what we preach and what we practice grow into an abyss that swallows everything whole.
From the bedroom to the church, from the street corner to the astral plane, these stories explore the dark contradictions that define us. How we demand respect while offering none. How we claim faith while living in fear. How we call ourselves gods while acting like our own worst enemies. How we condemn others over what we secretly practice ourselves.This book asks the questions you're afraid to answer.
Immunity
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Bryan and Sheila have what most people only dream about. A bond that runs deeper than passion, and stronger than temptation. While Bryan’s boys chase bodies and empty thrills, Bryan knows the difference between wanting someone and needing them, and Sheila knows her worth goes beyond what she can give a man in bed.
Together, they've built something real in a world that doesn't make it easy. But when bitter, envious Charmaine sets her sights on Bryan—determined to prove that all men are the same, and perfect love doesn't exist—it sparks a chain of events that will test everything Bryan and Sheila believe about loyalty, trust, and standing together when the world tries to tear you apart.
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This is love stripped bare—raw, messy, and unbreakable. From late-night conversations, brutal confrontations, quiet moments of vulnerability and explosive acts of devotion, Immunity explores what it truly means to ride-or-die as a couple. Not just in words, but in action.
Outstanding Talent
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At Demon World Comics, Luke’s grotesque artwork has built an empire for the mysterious Quinn—a man who rules from the shadows of his Gothic mansion, surrounded by demonic effigies and unspeakable secrets.
But when Quinn's daughter Vanessa arrives to select candidates for promotion, Luke's world begins to crack. She sees through his vanity facade to the corroded truth beneath. While his colleagues Harry and Donald eagerly accept her offer, Luke refuses to bow to anyone—especially a woman he dismisses as ‘Daddy's girl.’ Pride, after all, is his greatest talent.
As his friends vanish into lucrative new positions, Luke clings to his certainty that Quinn will never let him go. That the company needs him because he's irreplaceable. He's right about one thing: Quinn does need him. Just not in the way he imagines.
Putrefaction: A Mental Relaxation
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They say relaxation is about letting go. They never warn you what happens when you let go too far. In this collection of psychological horror, you’re invited to exhale your morality and witness what remains when civilized images crumble. These aren't tales meant to shock—they're designed to seduce you into leaning closer while every instinct screams to look away.
From a carefully orchestrated night of revenge in a decaying motel to a birthday party that becomes a masterclass in retribution, to the delusional musings of a self-proclaimed god and finally, the chilling logic of a necrophiliac's etiquette—each story explores the moment when obsession, vengeance, and quiet madness converge.
The characters in Putrefaction don't simply break—they shatter spectacularly, finding twisted peace in their own ruin. Their sins intertwine like threads in a spider's web, proving that in this world, no one suffers alone. These are artists of destruction, connoisseurs of consequence, and the rare few who discover too late that some wounds are meant to fester.
Welcome to the other side of sanity. Just remember—the most terrifying monsters are the ones we create ourselves.
Rapture City
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Welcome to Rapture City—where the sirens never stop screaming, the streets run red before sunrise, and your best friend might be the one holding the trigger. This isn't a place you visit. It's a place that devours you whole. In Rapture City, there are no rules. No saviors. No mercy.
The Gnarly Crew, Rapture City Demons, No Love Tyrants, and Messy Misfits wage war in blood-soaked alleys while the 911 dispatcher's phone never stops ringing. Strippers become executioners. Homeless veterans are contract killers. Thirteen-year-olds graduate from victim to murderer in a single night. And presiding over it all… Mayor Herder—politician by day, something far more dangerous when the sun goes down.
Between DJ Cannonade's raw podcast confessions and breaking news body counts, Rapture City reveals a savage truth: everybody is guilty, and everyone bleeds the same.
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The beginning and end of Bernard Mersier
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Two voices. One soul. An eternal battle.
Bernard Mersier sits at the crossroads of tenderness and chaos, a man haunted by the inner voice he calls King Gnarly—his darker half, his unfiltered truth, his relentless antagonist. Through poetry that bleeds honesty and prose that cut deep, this collection unveils a life lived between extremes. The gentle romantic who pens love letters to the women who shaped him, and the hardened survivor who refuses to apologize for his scars.
The Beginning and End of Bernard Mersier is divided into two opposing worlds:
Bernard's Testament — Sweet declarations and aching reflections dedicated to lovers, friends, and family. Here lives the man who believed in sunset kisses, cognac-flavored devotion, and unbreakable bonds. These pages hold the vulnerable confessions of a soul seeking redemption through love.
King Gnarly's Manifesto — Provocative verses from the streets of Detroit. This is the voice Bernard tried to silence. The one that speaks uncomfortable truths about the harsh realities of urban life. Gnarly doesn't apologize—he confronts.
Between these two opposing forces lies a psychological thriller told in verse: a late-night reckoning where Bernard must face his reflection, his regrets, and the question that defines us all—which voice do we let win?
Part memoir, part poetry collection, part psychological drama, this book refuses easy categorization. It's a love letter and a war cry. A confession and a challenge. A tribute to the women who inspired Bernard's best words, and an acknowledgment of the darkness that ultimately consumed him.
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The Smallest Lie
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Blake has spent two years healing from a devastating breakup, convinced he’s better off alone. But when his best friend sets him up on a blind date, he meets Darrell—charming, attentive, and seemingly perfect. Their connection is instant, their passion is undeniable, and for the first time in years, Blake dares to believe in love again. But Darrell isn’t who he claims to be.
When Blake suggests moving in together, Darrell’s evasions raise red flags Blake can no longer ignore. The truth explodes in the worst possible way: Darrell is married to a woman named Sabrina, and she’s holding a devastating secret that could shatter Blake’s future.
Betrayed by the man he trusted with his heart and his body, Blake is thrust into a nightmare of medical uncertainty, emotional devastation, and the slow, painful process of rebuilding a life shattered by deception. With the help of an unlikely ally—Sabrina—and the unwavering support of his friends, Blake must confront his deepest fears and reclaim his strength.
Twisted Clarity
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What happens when the line between sanity and madness blurs?
Twisted Clarity takes you on a harrowing journey through the fractured minds of various characters—and each story is a descent into the darkest corners of the human psyche. From the delusions of an addict to the chilling calculus of a murderer, prayers of the abused and the twisted logic of the abusers. These tales explore the unfiltered truths we often shy away from.
With unflinching prose and a masterful grasp of tension, this is a collection that is thought-provoking as it is terrifying. Whether it’s the slow unraveling of a man’s sanity in ‘The Illusion of Redemption’ or the brutal cycle of violence in ‘Breaking the Chain,’ each story is a psychological labyrinth where the real monsters are the ones we recognize—ourselves, our loved ones, and the society that shapes us. Enter with caution, but enter with an open mind. The clarity you find here may be twisted, but it is undeniably real. Are you ready to face the darkness?
A Mosaic of Women: Bruised, Damaged, Healed, Strong. / Playwright
(The Same woman as a whole was previously produced)
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The play explores the internal monologues and shared struggles of various women—such as Isabella, Carmen, and Monica—who grapple with toxic relationships, domestic labor, and the pursuit of a ‘good life’ that often turns into a nightmare. It traces their journeys from youthful optimism to the ‘breaking point’ of domestic abuse and betrayal.
F.A.C.E. (Fragile. Angel. Crushed. Emotionally.) / Playwright
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Set in Detroit, this story follows Shaleta, a woman caught in a cycle of abuse and self-discovery. Guided by the wisdom of a woman named Ebony and the patient love of My’Sean, Shaleta must choose between the fear she knows and the freedom she deserves.
Ethnicity / Playwright
This narrative weaves together the lives of diverse characters in Detroit—including Benny, Timothy, and Ricky—over a single day. Their paths collide in a series of events shaped by racial prejudice and stereotypes, ultimately resulting in a preventable tragedy.
The Smallest Lie / Playwright
Blake, a man recovering from isolation, enters a blind date that leads to a relationship built on ‘beautiful lies.’ The story follows the devastating aftermath of betrayal and the high stakes of deception, particularly regarding medical realities and infidelity.
The N King and Queen / Playwright
Set in the astral plane, Queen Amara and King Jelani watch in grief as their descendants on Earth engage in self-destruction. Despite the pain of witnessing their people lose their way, they commit to remaining a guiding light of ‘real royalty’ through eternity.
A Father's Love / Playwright
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This story follows the parallel lives of Tiffany, a 16-year-old girl enduring horrific sexual abuse by her father, Michael, and Bernard, who recently just moved to Detroit, struggling with a violent past from California. While Michael uses manipulation and fear to silence Tiffany, Bernard—encouraged by his resilient mother, Francine—strives to control his anger and protect those around him. When Bernard and Tiffany meet at school, they find a shared understanding that transcends the cruel rumors spread by their peers. The narrative highlights the contrast between Michael's predatory ‘love’ and the genuine, protective guidance offered by parents like Francine, ultimately showing that with the right support, survivors can reclaim their lives.
Family Abuse / Playwright
(Previously produced)
This two-act play centers on Carl Johnson, a man struggling with substance abuse that threatens to destroy his family. Despite his deep love for his six-year-old daughter, Tamara, and his wife, Nikki, Carl is trapped in a cycle of relapse and deception. The story escalates when Carl discovers evidence of Nikki’s potential infidelity, fueling his spiral into despair. Entangled with a drug dealer named Dominic, Carl's life reaches a breaking point. The play explores the ‘weak-minded’ nature of addiction and the devastating reality of a father who, despite his promises, cannot save himself from his own impulses, culminating in a tragic attempt to end the cycle of pain.