The Art of Escapism

Escaping reality is the only time socially awkward Edie Black feels alive. Through her artwork and her gentle music taste she feels at peace. But after making some zany new friends called Jazz and Benny, who take her to crazy drug-fuelled parties, Edie finds herself falling into a rabbit hole. Now she learns to escape reality through dependency on alcohol, drugs and dangerous sex, but this comes at a massive cost.

Edie, you'll need to face your reality one day. What are you hiding from?

The Art of Escapism is a short story about the effects of abuse, friendship, addiction and the importance of family on a growing adolescent and their self identity. Told entirely through the unheard voice mails of a saddened girl, this short story aims to be a realistic and refreshing look into growing up in the new generation.