This is a short prequel to my novella “The Heretic” focusing on mechanic and laborer Gabriel Diaz and his growing disillusion with the religious commune he was groomed into. Since he’s a country boy from Texas, I tried to keep this writing understated but I dipped into poetic nonsense because I can’t help myself. Anyway, The Heretic, coming sometime in 2026. Details soon to follow. Thanks for reading and I’m always open to constructive criticism.



















