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The Face Beneath
Hardcover
General FictionLiterary Fiction
Publisher: David R. ASL
Published: Jul 2 2026
Pages: 412
Weight: 1.58
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
What lies beneath the face we show the world?
In this captivating collection of twenty-six stories, David R. Asl takes readers on a deeply personal journey through love, loss, friendship, immigration, heartbreak, humor, and the countless unexpected moments that shape a life.
From the streets of Tabriz to the neighborhoods of Los Angeles, from childhood memories and family sacrifices to chance encounters that change everything, these stories explore the hidden emotions, desires, fears, and truths that exist beneath the surface of everyday people.
With warmth, wit, and remarkable honesty, Asl introduces unforgettable characters: old friends reunited after decades apart, mysterious strangers, impossible loves, grieving families, dreamers, immigrants, and ordinary people searching for meaning in an increasingly complicated world.
At times funny, at times heartbreaking, and always profoundly human, The Face Beneath is a celebration of the stories we carry inside us and a reminder that every face hides a deeper story waiting to be told.
Once you begin turning the pages, you may find yourself seeing the people around you-and perhaps even yourself-in a completely different light.
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