Day Of Game

by Zachary Hill

This story follows Dave, a troubled athlete whose mind unravels on the day of a crucial game. Haunted by hallucinations, paranoia, and inner voices, he drifts between reality and delusion, blurring the lines between the stadium, the battlefield, and his own fractured psyche. As he prepares to play, memories of his sister Lucy and his past resurface, revealing a deep struggle with mental illness and guilt. The game becomes a violent metaphor for his internal war, a desperate fight for control, identity, and redemption. By the end, the illusion collapses entirely, exposing the horrifying truth that Dave’s “game” was never just sport but a manifestation of the chaos and violence consuming him. The story is a psychological descent into madness, guilt, and the haunting echo of choices that cannot be undone.

6 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 7, 2025