Today Will Be Better by Bryan Brevard

Today Will Be Better

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  • Genre Fiction & Literature
  • Publisher Univ of South Carolina Press
  • Released
  • Length 216 Pages

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Today Will Be Better is a captivating collection of five emotionally charged short stories that explore the fragile intersections of yearning, love, grief, and self-destruction. Each tale offers a raw, unforgettable glimpse into the human condition. Whether you're searching for laughter, chills, or a gut-punch of truth, this collection delivers stories that linger long after the final page.

The romantic comedy "Laundry Love" illustrates the awkward magic of a first crush. Set in a cramped laundromat, Sage, an animated green long-sleeved shirt, attempts to confess his feelings to Lav, an animated purple shirt, but when he discovers that Lav's owner is moving away, Sage must rush against time to figure out how he can stay with Lav forever.

The horror thriller "Now Hiring" peeks into the retail life of Tina, who has discovered something sinister at the workplace. When she seeks to relay this information, Tina starts to understand why things are the way they are. Some jobs are too good to be true, and some secrets should never be uncovered.

In "Lost at Sea", a boy is stranded in a small canoe at sea and with no recollection of how he got there. He must navigate the deep dark waters to find his way back home.

Jeren is thrust into the middle of a witch hunt in "Deity". When it is revealed that the witch is his mother, everything he thought he knew about practical beliefs, fear, and the fine line between blind faith and religious practices, he must redefine what he believes in.

Finally, in the surreal "Today Will Be Better", Lana is a woman whose daily life feels cursed by bad luck until her discovery that she is the reflection in the mirror, forces her to question reality itself. A powerful reminder that sometimes, being broken may lead to a profound awakening.

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