Harold and the Purple Prion

Harold has lost a lot of weight, and his hands are shaking. He has trouble sleeping. Soon after, he experiences the onset of severe, rapidly progressing dementia and falls into a deep catatonic sleep. In his dreams, he sets off on an imaginative adventure, creating everything he needs— a moonlit path, a forest, a boat, and even a picnic along the way. As Harold explores, he faces small challenges yet always finds creative solutions by imagining his way out. Eventually, he visualizes a window next to his bed with a moonbeam shining invitingly. Harold steps through it, finding his final resting place far below.

[A pitch to a children's book publisher]

Apr 17 · 8 months ago

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Nice. This reminds me of H.P. Lovecraft's "Ex Oblivione".

I've been listening to a podcast of people reading Lovecraft stories falling asleep. Unfortunately, I can never tell my dreams from the story lines...