“She spoke loudly in order to be heard above the noise of personal communitainers that were thudding and banging all around them. Some people used earphones, some didn't, clearly believing that as many people as possible should be given the opportunity to appreciate their musical taste. That, combined with the mass leakage from the headsets, created a terrible din and even discreet private conversations had to be conducted at a yell.”
In this thought-provoking story, a character grapples with the complexities of belief and the search for meaning in a world that often seems indifferent. more
“Dunk the Drunk, what is it that you think you heard?”
“Heaven doesn't ignore cries of a broken heart.”
“If you want to be heard, learn the language of your listeners.”
“Something has to be heard to be ignored. He heard me this time, and he ignored me.”
“While the world shouts its demands, gratitude whispers the truth of what truly matters.”