"Whispers of the Soul," penned by Michelle Carbonell, is a compelling collection exploring memory, trauma, and resilience. In "Arturo," readers journey with a war veteran confronting his turbulent past. "The Shadows We Beat" gives voice to soldiers' introspections traveling to St. Petersburg. "Elmwood" tenderly unveils a grandson and grandmother's pilgrimage to a hotel, seeking clarity on an old family heartache.