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Hello Mad Heads.
I must confess, there's a thrill in diving deep into the cauldron of our emotions and then etching them onto paper (or in our era, on digital platforms). One such plunge birthed my recent piece of flash fiction, The Arias Module, which you can read by clicking here: The Arias Module by Davide Catena
Now, as much as I want you to delve into it with no preconceived notions, let's lift the veil a smidge to entice your cerebral appetite.
Initially, The Arias Module was my offering to an Italian contest for short stories. The terms? A teasing constraint of no more than 10,000 characters, including spaces (yes, spaces!). And the sultry theme that lured my writer's soul? "Jealousy." Ah, jealousy – that green-eyed monster that we've all wrestled with, some of us perhaps more vigorously than others.
Now, imagine working on two tales simultaneously for different contests. That was me for a little over two weeks, furiously writing away, my fingertips practically smoking from the heat. I may or may not have muttered some Italian profanities in the process.
In a Nutshell:
The Arias Module whirls around Andrè and Vanessa, navigating a high-tech society's echelons, replete with VR experiences that evoke raw emotions and trysts that test the boundaries of trust. All of this with a futuristic backdrop that sometimes mirrors our today: of synthetic luxuries, Martian ambitions, and the fight to retain one's essence amidst opulence.
Genre-ly Speaking:
We're venturing into science fiction blended with romance and dark humor, adding a dash of psychological drama. Think of it as a neo-noir cocktail, with a twist of futuristic zest.
I'm eager to hear your thoughts. Were there parts that made you chuckle with its dark humor or sections that felt as cold as the Martian nights? Without channeling my inner Italian nonna trying to force-feed you her famous cannoli, I'd genuinely appreciate it if you shared your reflections in the comments below.
To infinity, beyond, and then some more,
yours Davide Catena
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