A Most Misfortunate Morning
Outlined in May 2025; Written in July 2025; Published in October 2025
by Aryaman Aggarwal
My short story 'A Most Misfortunate Morning' was published in the anniversary edition of Everscribe Magazine (Issue No. 12: Somnia et Charta).
The narrative voice of this piece is decidedly informal and awkward, contrasting with the character's stiffness while also adding a layer of joviality and levity to the proceedings. I like to think the tone makes the narrative more commonplace and relatable, though that is up for debate. The phrasing and grammatical structure also become purposefully increasingly erratic.
I hope the text sparks a modicum of amusement, emotion, or reflection.