Scarpete Stories

"Scarpete Stories" unfolds in southern Alabama, following A. J. Waters, whose chaotic life leads him to create a fictional detective, Scarpete, who becomes increasingly intertwined with his creator's existence. As Scarpete investigates A.J.'s life and the circumstances surrounding it, he toggles between various roles—narrator, muse, and antagonist—while delving into themes of identity and disconnection. The narrative explores A.J.'s struggles with personal loss and the blurred boundaries between reality and fiction, all while Scarpete embarks on a series of investigations that reveal deeper questions about existence and purpose.