Introduction; "A Loud Exhaust" (novel).

I’m introducing you to a novel I’ve written. My first!
It’s free; (‘Cos I’m like that).
It’s called “A Loud Exhaust”.
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It begins with a day that our five year old protagonist named “Kill Kill Day”. A violent and prophetic day in which he witnesses his mother being shot and killed by his father; then, after being taken hostage and a police chase through the suburban streets of 1970s Adelaide, the father shoots himself, orphaning our young protagonist.
This day, this “Kill Kill Day” was just a splash in putrid pond that would send out ripples of consequences that would last for decades. Bent on a path of self-destruction that to him- just seemed like coping - he’d become a charismatic and charming influencer of others. Popular and handsome, he’d never be satisfied with mere SELF-destruction; his charm and trauma and groom would drag as many others down into destruction and trauma with him. Such was his torment, such was his power.
Having survived an abusive foster family, he was sex-working and diagnosed with a terminal AIDS diagnosis in the early 90s, but surviving that wasn’t enough for our troubled protagonist; he sought and found more damage, more destruction. Addiction and drug dealing afforded him some more solace from the trauma; but in true idiosyncratic style, this was high profile, glamorous globe trotting decades with weekend Concorde trips to New York, ridiculous extravagance, SO much money.
But he was haunted by a nihilism and trauma that was so big, and so charismatic, that he could have shifted the earth off its axis. In his wake he spread HIV and addiction and further trauma, and he knew the piper would come calling.
And it did, with a drug bust and a court case - full of drama. As if he knew any other way.
This novel tells of a turning point; the desperate attempt to avoid the same suicidal fate as his father. It tells of a traumatised person becoming self-aware of his damage and destruction, and trying to make amends, despite the shame, despite the odds.
And he does. He does good, he gives back, he becomes an activist hero, he champions a modern healthcare epidemic, and devotes his life to generosity and kindness.
But nipping at his heels, like hounds from hell, and like his father before him; he could never escape the haunting reality;
that the piper always needs to be paid.

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Thanks for all your work and kindness. RIP x You made a mark. Always remembered.

[@Felixcardenas]

Rest in Peace David 🙏🤍🙏

[@Leonardoh4h]

Much love and light all the way to you, dearest David. Thank you for sharing this words and novel with us, and all the work you do. ❤

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Rest in peace, David. Thank you for your Light.

[@leilyyy]

🤍 may you be in a place of happiness reunited with your dear mother. It was a pleasure to have met you ❤️

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Rest in peace xx

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