Serving Lost Time​,​ Surreal Psychological

A former investigative journalist suffering from memory loss finds himself inexplicably working in a dreamlike café, where familiar faces and a recurring name—Lola—begin to unravel the boundaries between reality, identity, and the past.

Details

  • Age Group:Adult (18+)
  • Manuscript TypeFull Manuscript
  • Draft Number:Second Draft
  • Word Count (Rounded Up):Up to 5,000 words
  • Spice LevelNo Spice

Story Type:

  • Short Story

Primary Genre:

  • Fiction
  • Mystery | Thriller | Crime

Themes & Tropes

  • Mystery
  • Psychological

Requirements & Requests

Hi there, This is my first completed short story, and I’m excited to share it! I’d really appreciate it if you could proofread it and offer any constructive feedback—whether it’s grammar, structure, style, or general impressions. I’m open to critiques and eager to improve, so feel free to be honest. Thanks so much for taking the time to read it!

Comparable Stories:

The Unconsoled by Kazuo Ishiguro After Dark by Haruki Murakami Foe by J.M. Coetzee

Manuscript Format

  • Google Doc

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