Hey everyone,
Earlier today I announced A Father's Weekend, which is still on track for later this month. In the meantime, here's something I hadn't planned to post.
The Torres Contract
Author's Note:
This story was inspired by the Mexican film Daniel y Ana (2009), which follows siblings from an affluent family after they are forced into a sexual act by their kidnappers. The film is a powerful exploration of the victims' trauma and its aftermath.
However, I was drawn to a more disturbing question: what does this horror look like from the perspective of the one filming it? This story is an exploration of that psyche—a view through the cold, dispassionate lens of the cameraman, Ojo, a cog in a ruthless criminal enterprise that markets its services on the dark web. For him, this atrocity is merely a technical challenge, the production of a specialized commodity for a paying client.
It's a short, standalone piece. I'm submitting it tonight, and it will be published once it passes review (usually within a few days). A Father's Weekend is still coming on schedule.
I'm honestly curious—does a short story like this land for you, or do you prefer longer-form work?
— Kinjite