Musil’s Proposal
In the literary circles of Berlin, Musil, enraptured by Kafka's brilliance, sought to publish "Die Verwandlung" (The Metamorphosis) in his journal, Die Neue Rundschau. But alas, his employer demanded cuts Kafka wouldn't allow, leaving their literary union a tantalizing 'what-if' in the annals of literary history.
It is 3:00 AM. Sharp frequencies of archaic bulbs singe through the room, enveloping the space and beckoning you away from a civilised circadian rhythm. You feel weighted to the bed despite an insatiable wiredness that forces your eyes open. Only three hours before daybreak, three hours before inevitable, compulsory dissatisfaction. You know Musil’s proposal awaits the certainty of your response, ominously calling to you. The opportunity arises for the recognition you have long awaited. You are sick with anticipation, and the doubt of a million eyes weighs upon you. Not only that, Fischer has some unsavoury ideas for your work. Perhaps it is best to remain in obscurity. This could be the last chance you have to make the world take you seriously.
