The Values of a Dying Man – eBook

The Values of a Dying Man

A Short Story Set During COVID-19.

When Phillip finds himself falling ill and losing strength, he has a dream that he is witnessing the reception at his own funeral. Feeling certain that he is running out of time, he must decide how to spend his last week on earth and what he truly values. This story follows his final days and how he spends his time– reassessing his beliefs and priorities to make the most of what he has left.

Follow Philip’s final days in this powerful and re-grounding introspective philosophical fiction short story.

The Values of a Dying Man is a short story about what truly matters and a reset to refocus the mind on what is essential about our lives.

Style: Short story, 6,000 words
Context: COVID-19 pandemic, April of 2020
Genres: philosophical fiction, literary fiction, contemporary fiction, introspective fiction
Parent work: 13 Acorns- Modern Short Stories for Thoughtful Adults