Worship of Hollow Gods

Set in 1950 Detroit, the story explores the inner life of a sensitive nine-year-old boy navigating the complexities of his Polish Catholic family. During a Friday night poker and pinochle gathering, hidden truths and unspoken realities surface, exposing the darker aspects of family dynamics that are typically kept secret. The narrative delves into themes of silence, societal expectations, and the emotional turmoil that lurks beneath the surface of everyday life.