Daniel Allen

The Long and Short of it Daniel Allen

"Existence is no way to treat an animal." There is something to be said about the quiet desperation that many of us seem to live in. The hum-drum tragedy of the individual: getting out of bed and stubbing a toe, being stuck in traffic, losing a loved one. Death. This collection of short stories looks to examine the lives of the unseen many: the relationships we form and break; our beliefs and systems of values. None of these things are pleasant. But they are universal. This collection seeks to sit down with these less-than-savory parts of the human condition for a while. Have a glass of milk and some tea. And finally, ask if the desperation is necessary. Because if not, then maybe we can find some beauty hidden away somewhere.