A haunting exploration of the mind at its breaking point

In this powerful and lyrical short story, a man stands at the precipice of his existence, contemplating the letters he might leave behind. Through richly textured prose and piercing insight, the narrative weaves between moments of connection and profound isolation, revealing how the world can die for us long before we leave it.

With unflinching honesty, "The World Ends First" examines the complex relationships that both sustain and burden us?from Dorothy, the bookshop owner who feeds a hungry mind, to Carter, the business partner whose steadfast presence cannot prevent inevitable collapse.

For readers who cherish the works of Virginia Woolf, Sylvia Plath, and Albert Camus, this meditation on mental suffering and the search for meaning offers no easy answers, only the authentic voice of someone walking between two worlds. This brief yet devastating journey illuminates how trauma and circumstance conspire against healing, even when surrounded by those who wish to help.