Visions

[Story for the Open Novella Contest 2026 - prompt 109!]

Not only did professor Renoir teach at a prestigious university, holding writing seminars every semester, but he was also a famous journalist. The blog "The Pen Is Mightier Than The Sword" was one of the hottest topics around: scandals and corruption were guaranteed in every article that Renoir wrote.
Guided by a single ideal, that truth was above all, he would regularly investigate and expose all the lies of the political figures of the day, regardless of ideology or identity. All while trying to teach his students that knowing how to write was useless unless that words had a weight of their own.
Some stories, however, weighed way more than others. Some truths, however, were bathed in lies.
The brighter someone shined, the darker their shadow became.

[TW: suicide, violence, coercion, mental health, ...]

Additional information:

-Note that this story will be divided in "Acts". They can be read as a "stand-alone" (we think?) but they thrive when they are together. :)
(PS: of course, we hope you will stay with for the entire show!)
-This story is written in so many various contexts and not always checked for typos and errors. Hence, we humbly ask for forgiveness for all the eventual grammar aberrations and incoherences you may find. :(
-Needless to say, everything you are going to read is pure fiction and the characters are all born from our minds. :)
-This book also touches topics related to trauma and mental health. We tried to be as respectful as possible, but please feel free to reach out to us if you find anything inappropriate!

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