Bright Before Us

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The story explores Francis Mason's tumultuous journey as he grapples with impending fatherhood, a disappointing teaching career, and unresolved grief from a past relationship. The discovery of a dead body by his second-grade class during a field trip triggers a spiral into paranoia and erratic behavior, straining his relationships with the school principal and parents. As he confronts his recurring urge to escape, Francis must face the deep-seated flaws that have haunted him and come to terms with his painful past.