Hi, people!
Today I want to share with you one of the most important aspects of my short story, Alone: its message.
Although this is a short story, there’s a strong message behind it. Of course, that message depends on the perception of the reader, but I think that everyone who reads it, will come to very similar conclusions.
Alone is the story of a man who loses everything he has. It was all taken away from him, out of the sudden, no explanations.
But why?
He’s in the middle of the ocean, somewhere in the world, scared at the realization that all the money in the world is not enough to save him from his current situation. The psycological impact that this plight has on his mind is his worst enemy.
So the story develops around two undeniable facts:
1.- There are things that money cannot buy.
2.-Pessimism and depression are both killers of the spirit.
As well, there are many questions implicit, waiting for us, readers, to answer according to our beliefs and own opinions.
In conclusion, Alone is a story that traps the reader and makes them think and ponder their own beliefs and perceptions of how complicated human nature is.
As I always say, feel free to post your comments with your thoughts and opinions about the story. I’d love to hear them!
And remember: Have fun!
Maria Ortega 