The Watcher, or City of Angels - The Stygian Lepus Magazine

What would you do if you discovered that the person quietly watching the world from a park bench held the key to the unseen stories of an entire city?Reggie, a cultural anthropology student, has always been curious about the world and the people in it. Her fascination with human stories is rooted in her childhood walks at the Sepulveda Basin, where she encountered the mysterious Jack Trowell. Jack is a quiet observer, spending his days watching the city of Los Angeles and reflecting on its complexities.
Over the years, Reggie and Jack develop a bond, connecting through their shared love of people-watching and storytelling. As Reggie grows older, her academic life intertwines with personal curiosity, and she revisits the familiar park bench where she first met Jack. But there's more to Jack than meets the eye. Through their conversations, Reggie begins to uncover unsettling truths about the role of the watcher, and the hidden stories of the city of angels that go unnoticed.
In a world where messengers throw their stories into the void, who is left to listen, and what happens when no one is watching?A contemplative and engaging tale, The Watcher, or City of Angels explores the boundaries between observer and participant, and how the stories we watch shape our lives in unexpected ways.