This Town Needs a Monster

In "Bathos," Brad Renfield, a disenchanted white, middle-aged man from Gethsemane, Ohio, navigates a life marked by isolation and monotony. With dwindling friendships and a job that offers little fulfillment, his existence takes a sharp turn when he meets the enigmatic Dawn, who introduces him to a chaotic and hedonistic world. As he grapples with his newfound reality, Brad must confront his deep-seated unease and decide whether to embrace a sense of community or remain in his lonely rut.