This book contains mature themes, drug use, strong violence and strong language. If you are below 15 years of age, we recommend you do not continue reading. ______________________ “Cocaine, vodka, painkillers and attempted murder. A deadly mixture certain to get you locked up in the loony house” Christopher, a recovering drug addict, is released from Blue Bay psychiatric hospital, only to be met by a mysterious traveling salesman, Atlas. ______________________ Kai, 17, enjoys writing a good story (especially horror). He grew up with his four sisters and one brother, he loves watching movies, playing video games, cooking and drawing. He wants to be a movie director when he grows up. ______________________ Over the course of 2023, a select group of young writers was invited to take part in a year-long writing program at Story Factory. Their goal was to produce a fully realised novella. This is one of the novellas produced in these workshops. Year of the Novella 2023 was supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW. This project was also made possible thanks to the support of a group of generous donors: Rosebrook Foundation Shand Foundation Caroline Beecham & John Lydon Greg Dean Bernadette Brennan & Justin Gleeson Deena Shiff & James Gillespie Kim E Anderson This publication would not have been possible without the unstinting support of the editorial and production teams at Penguin Random House. Thanks also to our all-round fantastic Story Factory volunteers. Finally, massive thanks to our typesetters, Midland Typesetters and Post Pre-press, and our printer, Griffin Press. ______________________
