MattFoggy Fic Rec: a day like any other by Katbelle
A POV character is something we, as readers, often take for granted. It's easy to assume that it's the protagonist, and if it's the protagonist they're the one things are happening to: simple. Maybe not so simple. In Katbelle's "a day like any other", this choice is deliberate. The fic challenges our expectations in the best way as it presents to us an evolving puzzle as we follow Matt through his day. And then the next. And then the next. Well-placed clues allow us to build up some idea of what's happening long before Matt is able to, and when he finally catches up to us, the results are devastating. For those who enjoy an unconventional take on a tried-and-true trope or are otherwise in the mood for an emotional walloping.
a day like any other (4485 words) by Katbelle Summary: Matt has a good day. Nothing whatsoever goes wrong. It’s a bright and early summer morning – and it’ll be a beautiful sunny day, they really are having a heatwave – the birds in the tree outside of his office window are chirping happily, the motion to extend he filed in court three days ago was approved, and in the office next to his, Karen’s phone is ringing. He had an egg sandwich from that fancy new corner café for breakfast – still has a bit of it stashed in his bag – and nothing hurts. Literally. Literally nothing hurts him.
