Orlando Chavez
'Slowly his eyes open. He struggles to separate his eyelids which have been sealed shut by the crust that has formed overnight.' With these words begins our journey through a day in the life of a nameless protagonist. On a dreary Monday in January, he faces the soul-draining monotony of his 9-to-5 job, all the while becoming more entangled in the seductive grip of technology. His battle with melancholy, apathy, and disconnection leads him on a profound quest to find meaning in a world where true empathy and depth are increasingly scarce.Set against a backdrop that vividly captures the cold, mechanized rhythm of modern life, Portrait of a Hollow Man delves deep into the human psyche. It challenges readers to ponder what it truly means to be human in the twenty-first century. This narrative is not just a story; it’s a mirror reflecting our technology-driven existence and a beacon of hope for finding salvation in our increasingly superficial world. Join him on this thought-provoking journey to uncover the essence of humanity beneath the shallow facade of our digital age.
