Parts 52 to 54 of ?The Bright Side of the Doom“

This factual novel is a prequel to ?The 18-Year-Old Who Wrote a Note and Disappeared“. It is based on real events that took place between 1933 and 1989 in central Germany.

Part 52: The Affair With Odysseus

When I proudly started the new school year on my bike at the beginning of September, the fruit tenant had already set up his stand at the point of the field path where he could keep an eye on as many trees as possible. ?? Continue Reading

Part 53: The Birth Of A Musical Passion

In the fifth year after the war, living conditions had improved somewhat. In the cities, too, no one had to starve anymore, but food rations on stamps were still very modest. ?? Continue Reading

Part 54: A Stormy Bike Ride Through The Night

The school year flowed by without any noteworthy events. In early summer, I occasionally treated myself to a few relaxing swimming lessons with a few classmates in the well-maintained municipal saltwater pool. ?? Continue Reading

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