Welcome to Litsy!

The titular character in Eric Keegan's The Dioramist is in the throes of a quarter-life crisis. He may only be in his midtwenties, but the dioramist finds himself lost and confused. He has spent so much of his time in an ill-defined relationship that he doesn't understand himself apart from his partner. When a friend suggests that he begin writing down his inner thoughts, hopes, and dreams, our hero sets off on an adventure that shows him a new passion in life. Writing becomes fundamental to his identity, but he isn't sure if he has the courage to share his thoughts with the world. At the same time, he struggles with his relationship with his ex-girlfriend Elizian. The two have been in a holding pattern for so long that neither is sure they're ready to make the next step. As the writer gains enlightenment about his own life, Elizian will be inspired to seek out the same. This intimate, personal look at one man's journey shows the many different routes recovery can take and reminds you that it's never too late to fall in love with something new.