This series delves into the gritty realities of an artist's life, grappling with personal demons and a complex family legacy. It follows the protagonist's tumultuous journey through addiction, rage, and a search for meaning in a flawed world. The narratives explore the disillusionment with the American Dream, offering a raw yet often darkly humorous perspective. Expect a powerful blend of anger, wit, and profound emotional depth.
After yet another stint in the nuthouse, Bruno Dante is headed back to Los Angeles upon learning that his father is in a coma and is not expected to live. The stress and tension of a "family reunion" cause him to overindulge, and when he wakes up, naked in a stolen car with an underage prostitute whose pimp has stolen his wallet, he realizes the trip has just begun
Bruno Dante is the best boiler-room salesman in Los Angeles. There's only one problem: he can't keep a good thing going. When he becomes involved with a beautiful but dangerous fellow Orbit Computer Supplies employee—sexy ex-stripper, gangbanger, and crackhead Jimmi Valiente—Bruno's ready to chuck his job and his most recent twelve–step program. Leaping headfirst into an impossibly destructive love-hate relationship with the addictive Jimmi, Bruno finds it's not long at all before his world begins to spiral out of control . . . again.
Alcoholic Bruno Dante tries to find steady work he can stand in New York City, punctuating his unhappiness with drinking binges and meaningless affairs. Then he is given a chance to put his life back on track and start writing again if he can overcome the habit of failing
Struggling with addiction and unemployment, Bruno Dante takes a job as a chauffeur for his former boss, David Koffman, who has launched a new limo service in Los Angeles. Hired under the condition of sobriety, Bruno faces the challenge of maintaining his newfound success while battling his inner demons. As business flourishes, he spirals into a cycle of drinking and blackouts, prompting a confrontation with his personal madness and the fight to reclaim control over his life.