The book. By Jack Kerouac. On the Road. I ate it.

You’ve masticated, digested, and shat out a priceless work of literature and you’ve filmed it? This is really too much.

THE LOTUS EATERS BY TRAVIS DUNCAN 34THPARALLEL MAGAZINE ISSUE 70

At the reference desk of the local public library, JAMEY’s boss, GREG, is speaking with her.

GREG

And I just want to thank you, Jamey, for all you’ve done over the past few years here at Denver Public Library. You’re going to be missed and I know that you have great things ahead of you in your life and your writing career.

JAMEY

Thank you, Greg. I’ve really enjoyed my time here. As I wrote in my resignation letter, I just feel like I need to give myself the time to finish my novel right now.

GREG

Well, if you ever decide you’d like to come back to work here, just give me a call. I had hoped you would consider taking advantage of our employee reimbursement program and go to library school. But the heart wants what it wants, I know. Enjoy your final work shift on the Reference Desk. Thanks again for all you’ve d…