‍ ‍ CLIFFHANGER

  • Book cover titled 'Cliffhanger' by Riley Ray, featuring a person sitting on a rocky ledge overlooking clouds and a sunset or sunrise.
  • A person standing at the entrance of a cave, looking out at a starry night sky with clouds and mountains in the distance.

BOOK ONE

“Cliffhanger” is my debut poetry collection. This is where the story that I chose to tell begins. It showcases my brain and how I navigate the world at large. Beneath it all, the book unveils my heart through love and heartbreak as I navigate life across different countries.

This was the very first time I let myself feel entirely, without taking into account what came before, without treating myself like a victim because I lost my first love interest to suicide. Which came with its own challenges and consequences…

A white background with black text that says 'PART ONE:' and a small Instagram handle '@rileyraypoetry' at the bottom.
A quote on a textured white background that reads "LOSING YOU." in large black font, with the handle '@rileyraypoetry' at the bottom.
A handwritten note dated October 8, 2018, discussing personal struggles, the theme of escape, and storytelling in a chapter of a story called Cliffhanger, with the social media handle @rileyraypoetry at the bottom.
A young man with dark hair and pale skin is wearing a white t-shirt with a tear on the chest, holding a withered red rose, standing in front of wallpaper with an abstract leaf pattern.
Person with white hair wrapped in a purple blanket with white stars, standing on a mountain or hilltop, overlooking a cityscape at dusk or dawn.
Person walking along a sandy beach at sunset with water and city skyline in the background.
A page from a poetry book featuring the poem "The Two of Us" by Cliffhanger, laid out in verse form with the page number 10 in the bottom right corner.
A page of poetry titled "The Two of Us" by Cliffhanger, with the poem expressing nostalgic emotions about a past relationship, memories, and enduring love.
Poetry page titled 'The After Effect' by Riley Ray, with a poem describing memories of an encounter at a train station and a bus ride.
A page from a book showing a poem titled 'Selfish Thoughts' by Riley Ray, printed on a white page with black text.
Typography quote card with the text 'Part Two:' and the handle '@rileyrapoetry' at the bottom.
A white background with the text 'Loving You' in black serif font, and '@rileyrapoetry' written below in smaller font.
A white textured paper with a handwritten date 27/08/2019 at the top. Below, a poetic quote about London and emotional vulnerability. The quote ends with the Instagram handle '@rileyraypoetry' at the bottom.
A person with pink hair and glasses leaning forward, standing in front of a fountain in an urban plaza, with buildings and a restaurant in the background.
A young person with vibrant pink hair, sitting shirtless against a plain white wall, looking to the side with a thoughtful expression.
A naked man stands outdoors in a garden, with his hands on his head, looking up. The garden is lush with various trees, plants, and outdoor furniture.
A page from a book with the poem "Hoi" by Riley Ray, featuring a short poem about writing one's heart on a page.
A poem titled 'Butterflies' by Riley Ray, printed on a white page numbered 107, featuring stanzas about love and emotional feelings.
A book page with a poem titled 'Cliffhanger' by Peter Pan, along with a quote in italics at the bottom of the page.
Text reading "Part Three:" with a social media handle @rileyraypoetry below.
Text on a white textured background that reads 'LETTING GO' with a small attribution '@rileyrapoetry' at the bottom.
A handwritten poem on textured white paper dated 29/08/2020, expressing feelings about traveling from Spain back to London.
Young man with light hair and facial stubble, wearing a dark shirt, sitting with eyes half-closed, decorated with blue and silver glitter on his face, in a dimly lit room with blue lighting.
A person with short hair and glasses, wearing black underwear and a black jacket, standing in tall grass near a water body, with arms outstretched, back facing the camera, during sunset.
A person walking alone across a dark crosswalk at night, with no visible cars or other people around.
A page from a poetry book featuring the poem 'My December Crushing' by Riley Ray. The page includes the poem's title, author's name, and the poem's text, with a page number 113 at the bottom right corner.
Page from a book featuring the poem titled "Altered" by Cliffhanger, number 142, with the poem discussing themes of emotional pain and transformation.
A poem titled "Happy Ever After" by Riley Ray is printed on a page, with the poem discussing love and self-reflection.
Book cover of 'Cliffhanger' by Riley Ray featuring a person sitting on a rock overlooking a sunset and clouds, with another person walking through a cave.
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