Devane's Reality

How does one cope with complete and utter loneliness, living in a world occupied by one? Lawrence Steven Devane does not react well when plunged into precisely this situation.

EXCERPT: "I yearn to meet a one-legged, one-armed, one-eyed, elderly gypsy woman who spends every waking minute singing show tunes with a voice like a howler monkey undergoing torture...."

"I couldn't help but think of 'Where Is Everybody?', the first episode ever of the iconic American television anthology series The Twilight Zone. This is a well written, thought provoking, haunting, disturbing tale... it draws real emotion. What more can you ask?" ~ Michael Reviews

"I think maybe you've outdone yourself with this one. Very well written and thought out.  Entertaining it its entirety, but you've twisted it at the end to bring reality to the reader in a logical way. ...your ending is brilliant. ...you nailed it." ~ Michael A. Gibbs, Author

EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS a suspenseful, thrilling glance inside the mind of a man utterly alone in a world gone mad. At a bit over 3,600 words, this quick story is the perfect distraction from your daily grind.

Included with this short story is a special 4-chapter sneak preview of "Forgive Me, Alex," the critically-acclaimed, award-winning psychological thriller novel by Lane Diamond.