Very fascinating chapter with some very dark humor in a few lines which I liked a lot. Interesting use of tone with the protagonist's conversation with the social worker. His words were at times very mechanical and it gave a sense of an emotionless or disconnected space he was in. Definite hint at a deeper trauma and portrays him as someone walking through life in safe mode.
Thanks for the feedback! It's really appreciated. I have about 32,000 words on the continuing story ready to go. Just waiting to get matched with an editor. Hopefully we cam come up with a plan to improve the format some.
By TOM STAIK
The gentle glow of the television usually brings him solace from the racing of his mind. Tonight, though, is different.
Alex methodically switches channels as he lay awake – his feet twitching nervously under the covers.
Click. A new image.
“One one-thousand. Two one-thousand.”
Click. Blackness then faces materialize.
“One one-thousand. Two one-thousand.”
Click. New faces.
“One on
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