brokenself

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  • Short story reviews highlighting the hidden ups and downs of a mostly fictional life.
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  • Basement

    Basement
    Oct 30 2024

    In this episode we talk about "Basement."

    "Basement" tells the story of Jon, a young boy who endured physical abuse from his father. Jon's father would force him to choose between taking the beatings himself or letting his mother suffer. This "choice" became a recurring pattern in Jon's life, ultimately shaping his character and leading him to develop an incredible tolerance for pain.

    The story ultimately highlights the lasting impact of childhood trauma and the complex ways in which individuals cope with it.
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    5 mins
  • Yellow Slicker

    Yellow Slicker
    Oct 30 2024

    Read "Yellow Slicker" here: https://medium.com/@brokenself/yellow-slicker-8ea55fca9969

    This podcast about "Yellow Slicker" by brokenself is a short story exploring the complex emotions of a young boy. The story begins with a light-hearted scene of a boy joyfully skipping home in the rain, wearing his yellow raincoat. However, a shift in the boy's demeanor occurs as he remembers that he shouldn't be this happy. The story's brevity and focus on the boy's internal conflict make it a poignant example of flash fiction, conveying the intricacies of human emotion through subtle changes in mood and behavior.
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    4 mins

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