Daydreamer Books

Books by David Kuziara

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Daydreamer

Romance Novella for Young Adults

Sammy Dawson is a daydreamer. To his utter astonishment, he falls in love with a girl that he had known for years. His friends watch the relationship blossom until one day, Sammy receives news which would shatter everything. Sammy is heartbroken. After he stumbles into an old school nemesis, Sammy’s childhood bully gives him a radical idea that could fix the nightmare that he is now living, but will it work? It’s a gamble that could either end his life or save it.

Daydreamer explores themes of love, loss, and the struggle against fate.


Reviews

Good book

Review: Very good book. Love, devotion, loyalty, respect, interest, everything is here. Easy to read.

By: Nelia

Rating: ★★★★★


Heartfelt and Engaging

Review: A touching story that had me hooked. Sammy’s experience with love and heartbreak felt very real. The twist added an interesting element, making it a memorable read.

By: Antonio R.

Rating: ★★★★★


An Unexpected Journey

Review: An easy and beautifully written read with well-crafted characters. The story takes you on a heartfelt journey through love and loss, tugging at your heartstrings and often bringing tears. Sammy, a daydreamer in the classic sense of the word. Their innocent love story with Jemma is truly moving. This captivating story masterfully illustrates how life can take unexpected turns, making it a rewarding read that will stay with you long after.

By: Hasmik Mkhitaryan

Rating: ★★★★★


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The Pipe: Dreams of Tashokia

Fantasy Novella for Young Adults

What if your dreams weren't just dreams?

When Daniel and his friends arrive at a remote holiday lodge for a climbing trip, they find something impossible—a mysterious black pipe rising from the middle of the floor. Strange sounds echo from its depths, and the dark liquid that fills it hides a gateway to another world. Daniel has dreamed of Zhenah and her golden hair his entire life. Now she's calling to him through the pipe, offering everything he's ever wanted... if he's brave enough to follow.

As Daniel and his friends are drawn into the mysterious world of Tashokia, with its bizarre customs and beautiful inhabitants, they discover that some dreams are worth chasing—even if it means leaving everything behind.

A spellbinding portal fantasy with its own meticulously crafted language, THE PIPE will transport you to a world you won't want to leave.

The Tashokian language is a unique creation (a conlang or constructed language), with its own grammar and vocabulary. Wherever Tashokian is used in The Pipe, it is translated into English in italics. Download the Tashokian-English dictionary here, allowing you to immerse yourself in the language and culture of Tashokia. Aneh val zakida zhen feroh!


Reviews

Not your average climbing trip

Review: This book is a beautifully written story that kept me engaged from the very start. The characters are compelling, and the themes are both meaningful and relatable. The storyline is very creative...who knew a climbing trip could turn into such an adventure?

By: Butterflywings09

Rating: ★★★★★


A haunting and unforgettable journey

Review: This book is an eerie, mesmerizing read that pulls you in from the very first page. I loved how the book seamlessly blends mystery, adventure, and psychological depth, making it more than just a typical thriller. The unsettling presence of the pipe and the strange occurrences surrounding it kept me on edge, and I couldn’t stop turning the pages to uncover its secrets. Also, the friendships and emotions felt real, adding depth to the suspense. If you enjoy books that blend the strange with the deeply personal, this is a must-read.

By: Insightful Reader

Rating: ★★★★☆


A Haunting Journey Beyond Reality

Review: David Kuziara’s The Pipe: Dreams of Tashokia starts as a simple adventure but quickly spirals into a mind-bending mystery. When Daniel and his friends discover a mysterious pipe in their remote lodge, they are drawn into a surreal and unsettling journey that tests their friendships, perceptions, and even their grip on reality. The novel blends suspense, psychological depth, and eerie supernatural elements, creating an immersive and thought-provoking read. While some moments feel abstract, the emotional stakes keep the story gripping. A good read for those who enjoy mysterious, reality-bending fiction with a deep emotional core.

By: Hasmik Mkhitaryan

Rating: ★★★★☆


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Chaconne: When Music Speaks What Words Cannot

A novella about the transformative power of music

In a world of perfect patterns and counted stars, ten-year-old Peter finds his voice through the complex mathematics of Bach. When he discovers the master's haunting Chaconne, he finds more than just notes on a page—he finds a language for his heart. As life begins to shift around him in unexpected ways, Peter learns that music can speak what words cannot. Through the passion of Bach's most profound composition, he discovers that sometimes the most beautiful harmonies emerge from life's greatest challenges.

A luminous novella about love, understanding, and the transformative power of music. CHACONNE weaves together the precision of an extraordinary mind with the soaring emotion of classical music to create a story that will resonate long after the final note has faded. For readers who loved 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' and 'An Equal Music,' this poignant tale reminds us that some emotions can only be expressed through music, and some hearts can only be understood through love.


Reviews

Beautiful

Review: Sometimes, this novella was a touch overwritten, but overall, it was beautifully crafted and deeply moving. The musical theme tied in neatly with the plot, and the descriptions of Bach's compositions were some of the best I have come across, so much so that I couldn't help looking up his Chaconne on YouTube. So while 'Chaconne' may be stylistically a little rough around the edges, it has soul and is worth the read.

By: Jeremy

Rating: ★★★★★


Great story

Review: A well written story of a young boy who finds the "music" in his life. A great story for ALL ages. Highly recommend.

By: Russell Myers

Rating: ★★★★★


Mathematics Made Beautiful

Review: This book was touching in so many ways. A challenged boy learning music and bringing out his inner voice. I was very moved by the story.

By: Robert L.

Rating: ★★★★★


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Turn Of The Century

A novella based on the beautiful song by Jon Anderson

In the winter of 1899, sculptor Roan works tirelessly in his cold studio, his art illuminated by the graceful dance of his beloved wife. Their bohemian life of shared passion and simple joys seems perfect—until illness casts its shadow over their world.

As time slips through his fingers like morning light, Roan pours his soul into stone, desperate to preserve what matters most. But can his art capture the essence of a love that has shaped his entire world? A moving tale of devotion, creativity, and loss set in the dying days of the Victorian era, "Turn of the Century" will break your heart and remind you of love's endless capacity to transform us.


Reviews

Love and loss and art

Review: The story is beautiful, about a man struggling to balance his art with his ambition to capture his love and preserve for eternity and the need to do what must be done to provide...

By: KatieReviewsStuff

Rating: ★★★★☆


A Love Etched in Stone

Review: This book is achingly beautiful. Roan’s devotion, his frantic need to immortalize love in marble—it’s the kind of heartbreak that lingers. The writing feels like a painting, every word deliberate, every moment heavy with meaning. It’s not a fast read, but it’s one you feel. If you love stories that make you stare at the ceiling, questioning life and art and love—yeah, this one’s for you.

By: Harish

Rating: ★★★★★