Uncomfortable Silence

Simon Sanders sits desperate and forlorn in the empty home he once shared with his wife and two children. They have left because of his uncontrollable anger. As he reflects on what could have been he is reminded of a period in his life when his world was changed forever by acts of unspeakable horror and depravity perpetrated by the devil himself. Unsure about his role in life's grand scheme his mind is awash with thoughts of lost opportunities and unfulfilled potential, his regret is coupled with a deep ingrained fear of authority figures. Burdened by self-loathing, guilt and questions of 'if only', he tries to understand why such an evil was visited upon him. Simon's story is unique in that it delves deep into the psyche and mire of a confused conscious and sub-conscious, revealing one man's struggle as he battles with unseen demons in a contest for his sanity. Definitely not a comfortable read 'Uncomfortable Silence' will disturb your mind with its vivid depiction of neglectful abuse and hopeless despair. Can Simon find redemption from this eternal nightmare in turn adding peace to a troubled existence? Only time will tell.