O mare de lacrimi

“Guilt is a hunter.”

Every person on that ship carried a secret. Joana hid her guilt while Florian protected a map. War makes everyone a liar just to stay alive.

“The ship held ten thousand people. It was only meant for two thousand.”

The Wilhelm Gustloff was packed with thousands of kids. Most people only talk about the soldiers. It makes you realize how many small voices the ocean swallowed.

Alfred spent his time writing imaginary letters to a girl back home. He created a hero in his head to hide his own cowardice. Fear can turn a person completely delusional.

“A pink face peered out from the bundle.”

Emilia had to give birth in the middle of a literal nightmare. Life keeps happening even during a genocide. It was both beautiful and incredibly cruel.