"A.W. Collins - 'The Quiet Storm' - Vol. XXIII" | A Powerful Narrative of Resilience & Healing | Cipher Chronicles: [Source Code]
The cover of The Quiet Storm, the new novella by A.W. Collins. Read our exclusive interview with the author (Anthony Collins) about the inspiration behind the story.
I. The Mission Defined
“Empowering the Unseen, Amplifying the Unheard.” This is the mantra, the [Source Code] upon which 3NIGMA BRED MUSIC™ is built. The network exists to give a platform to those who create from a place of necessity, forging their pain into a new form of power. Today, we are honored to spotlight a work that embodies this mission in its purest form: “The Quiet Storm”, the new book from author, poet, and lyricist A.W. Collins.
This is not a new voice, but a seasoned one. Hailing from Prairieville, Louisiana, A.W. Collins is a United States Army Veteran, a Small Business Owner , and a dedicated wordsmith with over 40+ years of writing experience. For decades, his writing, which spans professional poetry, and even rap/hip-hop songwriting, has been a private tool to "process pain and preserve hope".
With the release of "The Quiet Storm," that private tool has become a public testament. This is the sound of silent resilience finally being amplified.
II. The Manifesto: "The Quiet Storm"
This book is not merely a story; it is a manifesto. The title itself, "The Quiet Storm" , is a powerful and evocative metaphor for the internal struggles of survival and the "silent resilience" that so many endure. This is the core text for an entire philosophy of survival. It was written to give a voice to the "too often unheard" and to "break the cycle" of trauma that defines so many lives.
Do not mistake this for a simple debut novel. A.W. Collins is a lyricist at heart. This work is an escalation, the application of a poet’s precision and a songwriter’s raw emotion to the canvas of a long-form narrative. He doesn't just describe pain; he revisits it with "unflinching honesty", providing a "mirror and a light" for those who have faced their own storms.
He is translating a silent, misunderstood, and "invisible" struggle into an aggressive, undeniable, and audible reality. This is the very definition of amplifying the unheard, and "The Quiet Storm" is its doctrine.
III. The Blueprint for Healing
"The Quiet Storm" serves as a blueprint for healing. For over four decades, Collins has used writing as his primary tool for survival. Now, that tool has been sharpened and shared, forged into a map for others who are navigating their own trauma. The discipline and perspective shaped by his time in the U.S. Army are evident in his storytelling, a narrative built on the foundations of discipline, survival, and an unwavering commitment to the truth.
This book is the ultimate fulfillment of a mission. By transforming these painful memories into a public narrative , Collins is not only helping others heal but is achieving the "ultimate fulfillment" of his goal to "break the cycle". It is a defiant act of hope, a statement that our past does not have to be our future.
It gives a voice to every person who has ever been told their struggle wasn't real, and it provides a "mirror" for them to finally see themselves as survivors, not victims.
IV. The 3NIGMA BRED Connection
The themes of this book, silent suffering, invisible battles, and the fight for validation, are the very themes that run through the core advocacy of the 3NIGMA BRED network. This connection is not a coincidence. It is a bloodline.
A.W. (Anthony) Collins is the father of 3NIGMA BRED MUSIC’s Co-Founder, iLLLogick (Dylan Collins).
This is the multi-generational [Source Code] of our "unheard" advocacy. The same fire that fuels iLLLogick’s "Stiff Person Stories", his own manifesto against an "invisible illness", was sparked from this same source. The father’s "THE Quiet Storm" of silent trauma and the son's war against a neurological disorder are two parts of the same generational fight.
This work is a cornerstone of the 3NIGMA BRED Poetry Circle, proving that the mission to give a voice to the unheard is the very foundation of this family and this network.
V. Support The Source
"The Quiet Storm" is more than a book. It is a vital document of survival and a lighthouse for others. Every purchase is solidarity. Every share is advocacy. Listen to the story. Amplify the voice of the unheard.
The book is available now at all major online retailers.
Connect with the Author:
Facebook: Anthony Collins
Instagram: @a_cizzle_225
Email: acollins@ancomeyers.com
