Erase the footprints before you go

This is a collection of short stories where every story begins with a Facebook moment—a post, a like, a comment or a brief conversation. The stories then take different turns. This anthology explores both the light and dark side of human interactions that begin on Facebook pages, where fleeting moments of vulnerability lead to unexpected twists.
In the ever-expanding digital landscape, social media has become a double-edged sword—a place where connections are forged, stories are shared, and relationships blossom, but also a realm where shadows linger. Few characters delve into the unsettling realities of deception and exploitation.
In a world where intimacy is often sought through screens, some people use the guise of connection to induce trust, manipulate emotions, and awaken desires—only to exploit them later. These cautionary tales uncover how seemingly innocent interactions can spiral into manipulation, betrayal, and even blackmail, highlighting the darker undercurrents of our digital lives, some of these partnerships are purposefully constructed, with lies serving as their basis, while others are the result of true loneliness or need.
The attraction and peril of these covert love friendships will be explored as you read this anthology, where the surface may not always match the reality on the inside. It serves as a reminder that in the digital era, looks can be misleading and that finding love can occasionally take us in unexpected and even hazardous directions.
However, there are not victimisation tales only. The pages are equally filled with tales of bravery, tenacity, and the struggle to regain one’s identity and dignity. There is light—the capacity of the human spirit to face and overcome—for every shadow that is cast in the virtual world. This collection digs deep into the subtleties of human behaviour, exploring both the beauty and the depravity that social media can bring to our lives. It serves as a reminder of the intricacies of trust, the influence of personal preference, and the necessity of exercising caution and empathy when navigating the digital era.
There are few characters who find solace, connection, and sometimes, a fleeting escape from the harshness of their lives. These moments develop into romantic friendships, providing a ray of hope and happiness to those who are stuck in the routine or suffering of their everyday lives. Even if it is just through the glow of a screen, these connections let people rediscover the pleasure of human interaction. Escapism is never easy, though. As people negotiate the difficulties of online relationships, several stories examine the fuzziness of the boundaries between the actual and virtual worlds.