author's note
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Things don't always work out. This short story is a dive into the underbelly of real, unfettered human grief, explored through the perspective of an uprooted boy in his early twenties. When his distress goes unseen by anyone within reach, Ellis resorts to navigating the agonizing loss of his mother on his own.
Completed in December of 2020, edited July 2021.