Justice Aaron Fowler
I wanted to explore the human condition at it's most vulnerable point. What happens when everything falls apart? Who do we become when we face despair, guilt and loss?
I began looking inward at my own flaws, fears, and struggles. I wanted to create distinct characters who were unapologetically complex, reflecting not just who I was bit the parts of me I wanted to confront. Each of the three main characters carries with them a piece of my journey. Through the weight of guilt, the anger that rages in perpetuity, and the hope that flickers even during the blackness of night.
The world of The Despondent depicts a fractured society, lingering trauma, and an undercurrent of hope. It was inspired by The Road, The Handmaid's Tale, The Leftovers, and If on a Winter's Night a Traveler.
The ideas were also inspired by the struggles I've witnessed in life and in myself. It became a space where I could channel the questions and emotions I've always pondered which eluded me. These were questions I couldn't put into words until I wrote them down.
Eight years later, This labor of love, doubt, and persistence was finally finished. The Despondent wasn't just about creating a story; it was about exploring and finding humanity even in the face of despondency.
For those who read it, I hope this story offers reflection and catharsis in equal measure.
Thank you for letting me share this journey with you.
I began looking inward at my own flaws, fears, and struggles. I wanted to create distinct characters who were unapologetically complex, reflecting not just who I was bit the parts of me I wanted to confront. Each of the three main characters carries with them a piece of my journey. Through the weight of guilt, the anger that rages in perpetuity, and the hope that flickers even during the blackness of night.
The world of The Despondent depicts a fractured society, lingering trauma, and an undercurrent of hope. It was inspired by The Road, The Handmaid's Tale, The Leftovers, and If on a Winter's Night a Traveler.
The ideas were also inspired by the struggles I've witnessed in life and in myself. It became a space where I could channel the questions and emotions I've always pondered which eluded me. These were questions I couldn't put into words until I wrote them down.
Eight years later, This labor of love, doubt, and persistence was finally finished. The Despondent wasn't just about creating a story; it was about exploring and finding humanity even in the face of despondency.
For those who read it, I hope this story offers reflection and catharsis in equal measure.
Thank you for letting me share this journey with you.
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