MICROFICTION
Art Therapy
Therapy with a demon, session 57.
Published in
May 2, 2024
“Let’s unpack that. How did you feel when you told your boss you quit?” Dr. Fournier asked.
Ronove shifted in his chair. “Liberating, I suppose. Not that I can ever be truly free, but I do feel lighter. Collecting souls is exhausting, Doc. It’s like that commercial, the one where the guy says, ‘Time to make the donuts.’ Know that one?”
“I don’t, but you deserve a lot of credit for taking this step. This is real progress, Ronove.”
The demon blushed.
“So, what’s next?” asked Fournier.
“Painting, I think. Art is my real passion.”
“Excellent. Self-expression can be quite therapeutic. What subjects do you enjoy painting?”
“Hellscapes, mostly.”
