In Moderation

by Adam Laws

After hitting rock bottom with his drinking and reeling from betrayal, Jared finds hope through therapy and a new romance. As his alcohol dependency wavers, he forms an unexpected bond with a troubled younger man in group therapy, determined to guide him toward love and redemption. Meanwhile, Jared’s long-time friend, Aaron, fights to win back his ex-girlfriend, whose miscarriage and his frustration fractured their relationship. Aaron’s friend, Janice, a colleague, grapples with her father’s terminal illness, a strained marriage, and her young son’s mental well-being. Will these intertwined souls overcome their struggles and seize their chance at a fresh start?

149 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 8, 2020

About the author

Adam, an emerging voice in poetry and fiction, studied Art & Design, English Literature, and Philosophy. Inspired by literary classics and existential ideas, he crafts introspective poetry and novellas with vivid, profound imagery drawn from his artistic roots. Poems from his college days graced newsletters, while a script crafted between classes honed his narrative skills, enriching his novellas. With multiple poetry collections and novellas published, Adam explores diverse genres, inviting readers into thought-provoking worlds. Discover his works on Amazon.

Reviews

[M. L. White · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent short story

An excellent story that moves very quickly from multiple point of views. I love stories that bounce from one person to another, and I throughly enjoyed this story. It highlights the difficulties of overcoming alcoholism and the struggles that come with it. He does an excellent job of explaining what Jared feels like dealing with life and his anxieties and I loved seeing the character find a happy ending after everything he went through. The characters are all connected in one way or another which I thought was cool how everyone was intertwined and how you discovered how they were connected. Really enjoyed this story!