EyeHigh

By Charles van Wettum

Eyes aren't just for seeing. They are mirrors of the soul. They grant access to deeper life. When Margot meets the spectacle boy Jasper and they are impressed by each other's eyes, events quickly unfold. What can Margot do to fulfill Jasper's desires? And is it wise to do so?"

 

Ca 6800 words. Ca 20 pages. 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Muttew
• Release date: Feb 27, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224744299

Charles van Wettum

Charles van Wettum schrijft sciencefiction-verhalen. Korte verhalen verschenen in tijdschriften, bundels en op genre-websites. In 2023 zijn er van zijn hand drie boeken verschenen, waaronder de roman 'Kwantumschuim'. Hij is o.a. winnaar van de Schrijfwedstrijd Myopia (2023) van NRC.

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EyeHigh

Charles van Wettum

Published by Muttew, 2024.

This is a work of fiction. Similarities to real people, places, or events are entirely coincidental.

EYEHIGH

First edition. February 27, 2024.

Copyright © 2024 Charles van Wettum.

ISBN: 979-8224744299

Written by Charles van Wettum.

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‘Love looks not with the eyes.’

William Shakespeare

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‘Have you seen Jasper?’

As usual on a Saturday night, the three of them sit together at a small table at the  TimeTrap. It's the first weekend of the month and the trendy place is packed as usual; the introduction of the new spectacle boys always attracts a large crowd.

Alya screams, as she does with things she finds exciting, scary, or that have anything to do with clothes, alcohol, makeup, or sex. She definitely always screams. But now, Margot notices, her scream is even louder than when she heard that the TimeTrap would be serving a new brand of vodka.

‘Look over there. That Jasper. He's so... wow,’ Alya fans herself with her hand, trying to cool down. Margot realizes that her gestures are incredibly affected and yet they suit her so well.

‘It was impossible not to notice him,’ Margot giggles. The DJ's introduction was provocative: ‘And here's our Jasper. Listen up, ladies. He has no preference for skin, hair or shape: our Jasper is a man of the eyes. Big eyes, eyes you could drown in. Deep, challenging eyes. So keep your eyes on Jasper!’

The DJ has moved on to introduce the next boy, but no one in TimeTrap is paying attention. All eyes are on Jasper. His long brown curls cascade over his broad shoulders. His tight silver tank top glistens in the harsh lighting, his flexing muscles seeming to burst