Firewood

In “Firewood,” J. Robert Lennon tells the poignant and darkly humorous tale of a man grappling with the departure of his wife, which leads him to create an elaborate and improbable explanation involving a woodpile. As the narrator navigates his grief, Lennon deftly explores the human tendency to find a twisted solace in imagining worst-case scenarios, revealing how logic often falters in the face of emotional turmoil. This story invites listeners to reflect on the complex dynamics of loss and the comfort that can be found in delusion.