Way Out, a work of fiction by Robert E Reid.

'Love and work... work and love, that's all there is.'  ( Sigmund Freud)

​Matthew is a young artist, living hand-to-mouth and dreaming of a life out of reach.  Oska is a new girl in town, her history obscure.  Slowly their relationship grows, chance encounters at first, then deeper, closer, till one day Oska makes Matthew an offer, a startling offer, one that could answer all his dreams.  But there's a catch... make that several catches.

Way Out is an offbeat story tracing the dance of love and friendship, with twists and turns and a vein of dry humour.  it's a slow-moving, character-driven tale whose main character is somewhat of an anti-hero, just doing his best to get by.  The settings may change dramatically, but the essence of the story remains the same: living from day to day, negotiating relationships, looking for work that is deeply fulfilling, and dealing with whatever life throws at you along the way.

Release date: June 9, 2026.
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