Do you feel trapped? Norman thought. Do you look out onto this huge other world, with beings walking and talking and moving as they choose, in and out, and think--why can’t my life be like that? Why am I stuck inside this tiny shell, and no one understands what I want, not really?

This gem of a story will take you into the mind of a unique young man with a fascinating perspective on the world. "The Shark Waves Back" by Christopher Jones is a story of looking beneath the layers to find connection. Even more impressive is the fact that it was written under a tight deadline for one of our monthly prompt challenges! Keep listening after the story to hear my interview with Chris.

The Shark Waves Back is narrated by the author.

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