Life is a Process of Preparing

to be Dead for a Long Time

Issue Cover by Sean Gallagher

Why is this piece your Trace Fossil?

"I spent a good portion of my twenties and early thirties without adequate work and the middle of the night became my playground. I'd often find myself in spots that'd normally be full of people but was emptied due to the time. During those moments, with the city quiet and still, my mind unfocused enough that I didn't think on the failures that led me here. Instead, the peacefulness of abandonment allowed me to envision the road ahead, and while it was a challenge to know where I'd end up, it was navigable since I could see in the dark."

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