Things Grak Hates

Grak hates things. Lots of things. And with a peculiar intensity too. Graks contempt is so strong in fact that it often leaves his fellow tribesmen bewildered. And when attempting to describe his personality they find themselves in need of words with greater nuance. Neurotic is typically used. Sociopath and narcissist are also common terms. The most popular descriptor however is pathological. Grak on the other hand sees his situation in a rather different light. He finds his behavior necessary and selfless or even benevolent when his mood is just so. Most often though he simply attributes his nature to being human. But of all the things Grak despises his antipathy for olives takes precedence. In his efforts to be rid of this nuisance he gets his first taste of power and ignites a series of events with troubling consequences. Unwilling to give up his newfound influence he sets about honing his only true talent: manipulation. But as his grip tightens Graks naively selfish exterior crumbles to reveal a dark and malicious evil ... In his debut work author Peter J Story brews a robust psychological satire infused with dry humor and a pinch of emotion. Set just prior to recorded history Things Grak Hates chronicles the life of a bizarre nomad and his descent toward evil. Along the way this unconventional allegory explores a variety of complex issues. Among them: power politics religion redemption the dissemination of ideas and human nature itself.