Alive (Paperback)

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Seemingly mundane events twist with an unusual presence of the unreal asthe psyche of ordinary people is explored. Depression, time, and thought areredefined. Alive is a collection of melancholy love stories saturatedwith sadness. Characters struggle to connect with one another but never quitesucceed. They are essentially alone. Enter a world that is dark and disturbing-- suicide is constantly contemplated and feelings of guilt, inadequacy, and suppressed sexuality surface as identity itself becomes a terribly fragilething.