"The Barter" is a story of obstacles, choices, and consequences. Readers will be urged to question the value that they place on themselves and the things they desire.

How often have you thought that your life would be better if you could change one thing, or be someone else entirely? If offered a chance to do so, would you take it? There is more going on in the world than the natural eye can see. Misery, temptation, and vices play a major part in forming peoples' paths. This is a story of will and faith, or lack thereof. Everyone has a journey and everyone will be tested… but there is always a price to pay.

Born and raised in South Jersey, Shamaria Smith's interest in the literary world started as a personal journal of thoughts and emotions that grew into poems and short stories. Her interest was later fueled by the freedom of creation in books, podcasts, and anime. Shamaria welcomes readers into her world of "what if" as she delves deeper into life as we know it.