sin of the forgotten

"sin of the forgotten" transports readers to a place where brittle amens echo through the air and the building they inhabit stands brown and grungy. With its eight stories of weathered bricks, held together by a combination of dirt and ancient mortar, it becomes a testament to resilience. At the entrance, an ethereal glow emanates from a memorial, consisting of saint-adorned wax-filled glasses and photos, affixed to a makeshift cross.

Though the building shares a familiar connection with other tenements, it stands out from its siblings. From the left side and rear, it seems to defy gravity, existing as much on the earth as above it. Oxidizing fire escapes wrap around the edifice, while its foundation rests upon mighty one-hundred-foot beams thrust powerfully into the ground.

Stepping through the humble two-door entrance reveals an unpolished marble lobby, where fragments of a once prestigious past linger. Majestic gray-speckled mirrors flank the grand hallway, keeping watch over defunct fireplaces adorned with ivy etchings. This theme carries through to the semi-circular staircases, where stenciled shadows of pilfered decorations leave their imprint on the walls. The centerpiece, obscured by decades of grime and graffiti, is a captivating fresco depicting a young Flamenco dancer encircled by six enigmatic figures. Behind her dejected eyes, she continues to survey those who enter.

Within these walls, a child resides, their tears echoing through the corridors.

In the enchanting novel, "sin of the forgotten," Carrión Grimes unveils the first installment of the mesmerizing "i remember" series. Blending seamlessly between existence and a reality that persistently defies, the narrative captivates readers in a dystopianesque realm intertwined with magical realism. Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey that challenges hearts and shatters preconceived notions. Drawing inspiration from urban illusions and delicate supernatural elements, this fractured, yet enchanting tale takes readers on an unpredictable and unrelenting ride. Exploring themes of abuse, shattered expectations, loss, love, and the malleability of morality, this origin story fearlessly pushes the boundaries of the undefined.