The Lost Switch (2010) is a collection of short stories and graphic art by young writer and artist Edvin Aedma. Edvin graduated from the University of Tartu with a B.A. degree in semiotics and culture studies and later a Master’s degree in English translation (2009). His friend JP Hallas describes him as an “unnaturally” happy, serene and multitalented person who has made promising first steps in a variety of genres, including theatre, music, games, stand-up comedy and animated movies. Here on our blog, we are starting a 3-part series presenting a fine selection of Edvin Aedma’s minimalistic art.
I tell Chris
Tomorrow, I will tell Chris that I don’t love her any more.
I have it all worked out.
I will wake up before she does and go to the bathroom naked. I will brush my teeth, take a shower and then dress. She will be in her room, lying in her bed with a book.
She will yell “Good morning…!” as she hears my barefoot walking.
I will reply her, perhaps in a tone more gentle than usual, but I won’t go to her door yet. I will think one more time if I’m doing the right thing and then I will go to her door.
The sun is shining through the windows and she is lying half-naked in bed.
“I don’t love you anymore.” I say.
Or “I love you.” Continue reading
