Big-Man

A weary neighbor Big-Man overhears a conversation that lays bare his crumbling world - mounting debts, a failing body, fractured family ties and no easy path forward. Once a man who gave, now limps away from temporary shelter, cane trembling, pockets empty, into cold, uncaring street.

Through the eyes of a dead narrator, this short story traces one man's quiet unraveling: the toll of bad luck, stubborn pride, estranged bonds and the bitter taste of resignation. A chance encounter, a fleeting act of kindness and the weight of unspoken regrets collide on cracked pavements under a grey sky.

Raw, unflinching and deeply human - exploring misfortune, isolation and the small mercies that flicker in darkness. Inspired by everyday struggles. Perfect for readers who appreciate emotional, character-driven tales of resilience amid loss.

(Content warnings: Themes of illness, death, grief, financial despair, emotional distress.)