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  • The Joys of Strolling through the Neighbourhood Box Store
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    As the main character journeys through the vacuity of consumer society, from suburban surroundings to the 'neighbourhood box store,' his mind slowly begins to unravel. Filled with existential despair and acerbic wit these short stories or, 'lamentations,' grapple with themes ranging from contemporary politics, to Go...

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  • The Emptiness of Fascism
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    After her professor is suspended for showing a video of Holocaust skeptic 'J Peterman' Sarah must confront the social justice protestors that have taken over her campus. Filled with existential despair and acerbic wit these short stories or, 'lamentations,' grapple with themes ranging from contemporary politics, to G...

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  • Requiem Aeternam Deo
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    A nameless narrator discusses the 'death of God.' Filled with existential despair and acerbic wit these short stories or, 'lamentations,' grapple with themes ranging from contemporary politics, to God and religion, to the absurdity of everyday existence. From the opening moments exploring the unraveling mind of a char...

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  • The Bracelet
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    A nameless traveler tries to reconcile the stark contrast in wealth that he witnesses on a stroll through the city. Filled with existential despair and acerbic wit these short stories or, 'lamentations,' grapple with themes ranging from contemporary politics, to God and religion, to the absurdity of everyday existenc...

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  • The Birth Lottery
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    A nameless character awaits the results of the 'birth lottery.' Filled with existential despair and acerbic wit these short stories or, 'lamentations,' grapple with themes ranging from contemporary politics, to God and religion, to the absurdity of everyday existence. From the opening moments exploring the unraveling...

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  • The Last Messiah: A Eulogy for Humanity
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    We are always awaiting the Messiah that never arrives... Filled with existential despair and acerbic wit these short stories or, 'lamentations,' grapple with themes ranging from contemporary politics, to God and religion, to the absurdity of everyday existence. From the opening moments exploring the unraveling mind of...

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  • Hell is the Absence of a Washroom
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    A devoted priest loses his faith while trapped in an outhouse. Filled with existential despair and acerbic wit these short stories or, 'lamentations,' grapple with themes ranging from contemporary politics, to God and religion, to the absurdity of everyday existence. From the opening moments exploring the unraveling m...

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  • Job Redux: The Book of Bill
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    This modern update to the biblical story sees Job's son questioning God's motives after serving as collateral damage in His game of chicken with Satan. Filled with existential despair and acerbic wit these short stories or, 'lamentations,' grapple with themes ranging from contemporary politics, to God and religion, to...

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  • The Slaughterhouse
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    A dull functionary working at a slaughterhouse is oblivious to the horrors of his surroundings until a chance occurrence forces him to reconsider his worldview. Filled with existential despair and acerbic wit these short stories or, 'lamentations,' grapple with themes ranging from contemporary politics, to God and re...

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  • The Wanderer in the Lost City
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    A nameless traveler is unable to enjoy his island getaway amidst the consumerism, poverty, and shallowness that dominate his surroundings. Filled with existential despair and acerbic wit these short stories or, 'lamentations,' grapple with themes ranging from contemporary politics, to God and religion, to the absurdi...

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  • The Madman at the Torchlight Rally
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    Dismayed at the erosion of intelligence he sees throughout society a failed writer stages a 'Unite the Bright Rally' outside of the gates of Charlottetown City Hall. Filled with existential despair and acerbic wit these short stories or, 'lamentations,' grapple with themes ranging from contemporary politics, to God a...

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