Wasteland
Short story, 3200 words. Doug, a senior engineer, struggles with work distractions, impending layoffs, and his father-in-law's death. Reality blurs, revealing his inner turmoil and disillusionment. Shortlist winner nominee for the Adelaide Literary Award 2019 - Best Short Story. Published in Adelaide Literary Award Anthology 2019, SHORT STORIES, Volume One and Adelaide Literary Magazine No. 34, March 2020. Print only.
