by Chuck Tingle
First published 2017
Chuck comes home to find his lamp talking to his coffee table. His toaster offers breakfast recommendations while his bookshelf complains about dust accumulation. Every object in his apartment has gained awareness and opinions about their daily existence. Chuck must navigate conversations with demanding furniture and sensitive electronics. His refrigerator develops anxiety about food spoilage. The ceiling fan grows dizzy from constant rotation. Chuck tries to maintain normal routines while managing the emotional needs of sentient possessions. He mediates disputes between competitive kitchen appliances and consoles his lonely doorknob. The objects form relationships among themselves, creating household drama Chuck never anticipated. Some items embrace their new consciousness while others struggle with existential questions about their purpose. Chuck learns that caring for aware objects requires patience and understanding he never knew he possessed.
Genres: fiction, fantasy, contemporary, comedy
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
42 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform