The Ebony Clock: A Quarantine Nightmare by Kirk Barbera
Mar 30, 2020
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A man's fascination with an ebony clock during quarantine leads to mysterious musical notes. Deteriorating relationship dynamics, struggles with family business, and desires for a child are explored. Eerie encounters and reflections stir emotions while an ancestral clock influences tense confrontations. A violent encounter with police during quarantine ends tragically.
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Tom struggles with feelings of inadequacy and desire for intimacy during quarantine.
The arrival of police searching for his wife's fitness instructor adds tension and leads to a climactic confrontation.
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Tom faces challenges with his wife and household repairs
Tom, facing challenges in his marriage and home repairs, interacts with his wife who remains unresponsive to his efforts. He struggles with feelings of inadequacy and a desire for intimacy while attempting to fix household issues like the water heater.
Tom reflects on his family's legacy and his own shortcomings
Reflecting on his family's past successes and his own limitations, Tom grapples with the collapse of his family business and his perceived failure to live up to expectations. He questions his abilities and laments the current state of his life.
Tom's encounter with the police adds tension to the situation
The arrival of the police searching for his wife's fitness instructor, Renard, adds tension to the already strained atmosphere. Tom engages with the officers, attempting to protect his wife from their intrusion, leading to a climactic confrontation with unforeseen consequences.