Worm

Teased and timid, William Randall Monro, Worm to everyone who knows him, can't even stand up for himself. Bullied since grade school, 17-year-old Worm is close to the breaking point. When his mom's latest boyfriend crosses the line, Worm decides to take a stand. He's finally realized he's got nothing to lose.

Worm's larger story is told in a series of three novellas (about 10-15k words each). At times stark and often jarring, this foray into the inner life of William Randall Monro adds a psychological layer to contemporary urban fiction and speaks to the harsh reality that many victims of sexual assault and bullying endure. (Adult content, including incidents of abuse, strong language, sexual themes, and violence.)