Fractured: 2

In the winding streets of an otherwise ordinary city, Alex finds himself questioning the boundaries of identity, perception, and control. What begins as a quiet, internal unease grows into something far more unsettling as he becomes aware of forces-external, unseen, and persistent-shaping his thoughts, choices, and sense of self.As Alex moves through familiar spaces that no longer feel entirely his own, the distinction between intention and influence begins to erode. Each encounter, each realization, pulls him deeper into a confrontation with the nature of autonomy and the fragile structure of reality he has always taken for granted.This is not a journey defined by clear answers or simple resolutions. Instead, it is an exploration of the mind's hidden corridors, where memory, perception, and imagination intersect-and where certainty proves to be the most unreliable guide of all.Blurring the line between what is real and what is constructed, this novel invites readers into an intimate examination of selfhood, agency, and the quiet terror of discovering that understanding who you are may be far more dangerous than losing control altogether.

Pages: 74, Paperback, Writing for the World Press