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The Troubadour Podcast

The Ebony Clock: A Quarantine Nightmare by Kirk Barbera

Mar 30, 2020
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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Quick takeaways

  • 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.

Deep dives

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.

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