Darkness. Everywhere I look, darkness. Listen. Can you hear the sound of this gorgeous girl? Listen to her “click – cluck, click – cluck”. Steady like my clock at home, “tick – tuck, click – cluck”, forwarded from the narrow alleys. My imagination runs wild. By analysing the sound of her steps I can paint a picture in my mind. She seems to be a very elegant comely person the way she uses to walk in her high heels. The same swinging rhythm you’ll find on the catwalks. The little pause between her “click – cluck” tells me something about her size. She has to be tall but still very graceful the way she conquers the cobbled pavement. What is she up to? Why is she disturbing the silence of the night? It’s 4 o’clock in the morning. There are better times being awake. I decide to walk back home and to leave my Mystery to the dark - knowing we probably won’t share the night together.
Back home I try to get some sleep. These sleeping pills stacked on my bed table are very helpful friends. Every night I step into the boxing ring with the chemical industry to get knocked-out by these little cocktails in the shape of a pill. It’s been almost two years ago now, since I last saw my wife. Maybe this mysterious woman reminded me of her. I don’t really know. She sounded so familiar...
Table of Contents
DARKNESS
Objective and Themes
This short story follows the journey of Simon Maze, a man living in darkness after the tragic murder of his wife, as he inadvertently stumbles upon a lead that connects his past tragedy to a new criminal act, ultimately forcing him to reclaim his life and seek justice.
- The psychological impact of traumatic loss and grief.
- The theme of redemption and finding a new purpose in life.
- Investigation into a murder mystery involving a powerful family.
- The struggle for justice and the moral ambiguity of self-defense.
- The role of coincidence and connection in human experience.
Excerpt from the Book
DARKNESS
Darkness. Everywhere I look, darkness. Listen. Can you hear the sound of this gorgeous girl? Listen to her “click – cluck, click – cluck”. Steady like my clock at home, “tick – tuck, click – cluck”, forwarded from the narrow alleys. My imagination runs wild. By analysing the sound of her steps I can paint a picture in my mind. She seems to be a very elegant comely person the way she uses to walk in her high heels. The same swinging rhythm you’ll find on the catwalks. The little pause between her “click – cluck” tells me something about her size. She has to be tall but still very graceful the way she conquers the cobbled pavement. What is she up to? Why is she disturbing the silence of the night? It’s 4 o’clock in the morning. There are better times being awake. I decide to walk back home and to leave my Mystery to the dark - knowing we probably won’t share the night together.
Back home I try to get some sleep. These sleeping pills stacked on my bed table are very helpful friends. Every night I step into the boxing ring with the chemical industry to get knocked-out by these little cocktails in the shape of a pill. It’s been almost two years ago now, since I last saw my wife. Maybe this mysterious woman reminded me of her. I don’t really know. She sounded so familiar. Two years of loneliness, darkness and sadness leave scars. You start seeing things, you start talking to ghosts, you start inventing your own little friends in your mind. My mind, the only place I am still together with her. What a fantastic day we spent yesterday at the lake. She looked unbelievable like always. We had a little nice picnic on a bank of sand and, yes, we laughed – laughed so much. Oh, it is time to go to bed now. I am very close to get my nightly lucky punch.
Summary of Chapters
DARKNESS: The narrative introduces Simon Maze, a grieving man struggling with his past, who becomes intrigued by a mysterious woman walking through the streets at night, only to discover later that she has been murdered, sparking a desperate quest for truth and justice.
Keywords
Simon Maze, darkness, murder mystery, grief, investigation, Strongbow industries, Moira James, redemption, crime, trauma, self-defense, justice, psychological, thriller, narrative.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core narrative of this work?
The story focuses on Simon Maze, a man living in darkness after the tragic death of his wife, who finds himself entangled in a murder mystery that forces him to engage with the world again.
What are the primary thematic fields explored?
The themes include the lingering effects of trauma, the process of mourning, the search for redemption, and the contrast between the past and the potential for a new future.
What is the primary goal of the protagonist?
Simon’s initial goal is to uncover the truth behind the murder of a woman he encountered, which eventually leads him to confront the person responsible for his own wife's death.
What scientific or narrative methods are employed?
The narrative is presented as a first-person account, utilizing subjective perception and internal monologue to explore the protagonist's psychological state and his transition from isolation to action.
What does the main body of the text cover?
The text covers the discovery of a murder, the amateur investigation led by Simon and his acquaintance Moira, the infiltration of the Strongbow mansion, and the final confrontation with the antagonist.
Which keywords characterize the work?
Key terms include Simon Maze, darkness, murder mystery, grief, investigation, Strongbow industries, redemption, and trauma.
How does Simon Maze's condition influence the investigation?
His emotional state and previous experiences shape his perspective on the evidence he finds, often making him doubt his own senses until he finds a tangible connection to the crime.
What role does Moira James play in the story?
Moira acts as a catalyst for Simon's re-entry into society, providing both emotional support and practical assistance in his investigation against the Strongbow family.
What is the significance of the "Darkness" magazine?
It serves as a clever cover story that allows Simon and Moira to gain access to the Strongbow mansion to retrieve evidence, playing on the antagonist's arrogance.
How does the story conclude?
The story ends with the death of the antagonist, the clearing of Simon's name through self-defense, and a symbolic rebirth as Simon moves on to a new life with Moira.
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- Alexandra Orth (Autor:in), 2009, Darkness. Everywhere I look, darkness., München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/171578
