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Insomnia by Brielle Hall, Brielle Hall
5.0

Poppa and Quinè = A late-night whisper, like something soft spoken in the dark when the world is finally quiet enough to hear your own heart.

At its core, this story isn’t about the fireworks or grand gestures—it’s about the quiet, intimate spaces where love sneaks in. Where two people, worn down by life and wide awake in the middle of the night, find connection through conversation. Through simply showing up. Brielle didn’t just write a love story—she crafted an experience. One that lingers.

This was her first release, but the way she laid this story bare? It was soulful. Intentional. Two characters who mirrored each other’s flaws, who couldn’t sleep, not just because of insomnia—but because of the weight they carried. Family expectations. Emotional burdens. Silent battles they were fighting alone… until they weren’t.

He’s this hardened man, a little cold, a little distant—until she meets him in the dark and sees him. Talks to him. He doesn’t even realize how much he needed that softness, that emotional honesty. She, on the other hand, is always giving, always present for everyone else—until someone finally stops and says, “What about you?”

The beauty in their story is that nothing felt forced. It was quiet. Real. Messy. Healing. And deeply, deeply human.

Insomnia isn’t just a title—it’s a space. A space where they let their guards down. Where their identities, their truths, their broken pieces were all laid bare. The conversations weren’t just dialogue—they were intimacy. Soul-level. Brielle captured that beautifully.

This wasn’t just romance—it was a slow, careful unraveling of two people learning to love, not just each other, but themselves.
It was tender, cultural, raw, and unforgettable. A reminder that sometimes, love comes when you’re tired, vulnerable, and finally still. And when it does—it changes everything.