Divestment

Divestment begins with a silence no one saw coming.

Around the world, people are falling asleep mid-sentence, mid-motion-vanishing into a stillness no science can explain. As global systems falter and panic spreads, one soul wakes elsewhere: in a realm of light and memory, suspended between what was and what might be.

What follows is not an outbreak, but a reckoning-a shedding of noise, of grief, of the illusion that we were ever in control.

Divestment is a lyrical, haunting meditation on collapse and transformation-where sleep is not surrender, but something far stranger... and far more deliberate

Brian Padjen is a freelance writer and poet who has published ten books in the past three years, writing across various genres to explore the existential challenges of human existence. His poetry, inspired by historical events and personal observations, has appeared in small press journals over the years. Beyond writing, Brian leads an informal book club, fostering thoughtful discussions and a shared love of literature. With master's degrees in English Literature and Clinical Psychology, he combines psychological insight with literary artistry, captivating readers and sparking introspection.