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Four years ago, Nick Laverdi left his hometown of Barren, New Jersey, and moved to New York City. After the well-publicized collapse of the only famous person from Barren, the town picked up a crippling reputation that it was unable to shake. Memories abound about a town that is hard to escape from. It leaves Nick questioning why he ever thought he could get away, and his arrival home does little to ease his torment. Ultimately, a conversation reminds Nick that even though he physically left Barren, it will take a lot more than relocating to wash away its stench completely.

He is a famous author, a man who has penned best sellers. He is a man with a wife and a safe, sedate life. Then, what drives his inner sorrow? What fuels his hidden frustration? In this modern world, he understands more than the average person. He is able to communicate better than the best orator, the most talented blogger, or the greatest novelist. Yet, all his thoughts are imprisoned within him because of the fear they can cause, until the man meets two strange twin girls.

"Kidnapped Writer" is about our melting pot here in America. The main character is Viola, and she’s having a horrible day. In fact, it is absolutely the worst day of her life. After years at her newspaper job as a writer, they’ve cut back on everything and put her into the advertising department. On her way out of town for the weekend, she gets kidnapped by a strange family needing her help.