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J.U. Scribe

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J.U. Scribe, also known as Joseph, is originally from the states where he currently resides and works. He is of Nigerian heritage, which he attributes as one of the influences to his unique view of the world. His interest in the arts, range from drawing, graphic to multimedia design, blogging and writing.
Before the Legend is the debut novelette from the budding author. Step inside the world he's created at Writer's Nook
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Before the Legend

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“They will not use my tears for their entertainment.”

Suzanne Collins does it again with her latest novel in the Hunger Games universe, Sunrise on the Reaping. I've been a fan of the Hunger Games movies and books, so naturally, I was excited to read t
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The Legend of Valentine was an engaging historical fiction read that has easily become my top historical reads of 2025 and my favorite historical fiction book set in Ancient Rome. I took a chance on the author and this book, because of its intriguing ...more
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Suzanne Collins does it again with her latest novel in the Hunger Games universe, Sunrise on the Reaping. I've been a fan of the Hunger Games movies and books, so naturally, I was excited to read t
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“Do not forget to put it here where it never gets lost,”
his mother said, pointing to his heart.”
J.U. Scribe, Before the Legend

“History is never dead. It crawls its way into our present and shapes our future.”
J.U. Scribe, Roman Identity

“Remember, you are never alone in this world. Never.”
J.U. Scribe, Before the Legend

“Then on the day when Artemis cries,
then the ashes come falling down.”
J.U. Scribe, Before the Legend

“For him, it appeared he could freeze
the moment in a memory; only for it to slip through his
hands like water.”
J.U. Scribe, Before the Legend

“Do not forget to put it here where it never gets lost,”
his mother said, pointing to his heart.”
J.U. Scribe, Before the Legend

“Gabe?"
The newchild stirred slightly in his sleep. Jonas looked over at him.
"There could be love", Jonas whispered.”
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“It was almost December, and Jonas was beginning to be frightened.”
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