Living Dead | Novella

A man, convinced he is no longer part of the world, spirals into despair, caught between his mother's unyielding routines and his fading sense of self. As he drifts through his detached existence, he is haunted by memories of childhood, the gulf between past and present widening with each passing day. His mother, steadfast in her habits, remains in denial of the heartfelt distance that separates them, amplifying his growing desperation for closure she cannot provide. The narrative shifts between fragmented moments of their lives, exploring the impact of a mysterious departure, the lingering consequences of emotional neglect, and the painful realization that some things, once broken, cannot be undone. Both must face the irreparable fractures in their relationship and come to terms with the truth that healing may never come.

[completed | unpublished | seeking representation]