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Cynthia Ruchti
Cynthia Ruchti writes stories that explore human experiences. Her work includes the novel Afraid of the Light, which examines themes of fear and connection.
Afraid of the Light
Clinical psychologist Camille Brooks helps clients manage their desperate lives, driven by the loss of her own mother to a crippling anxiety disorder. Despite her professional success, Camille is unprepared when a client mirrors her mother's struggles, revealing Camille's own hidden hoarding tendencies. Now, she must confront her personal demons and decide if she can accept help from a friend and her faith to let light into her own life.