Count

Brandon is a boaster who is challenged to count up to ten million. He starts counting and becomes viral, but the numbers take over everything, leading to his fall and the discovery of his true self.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 07 October 2021
Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Brandon, a self-proclaimed genius, confidently boasts of his exceptional skills in various domains. However, his confidence is put to the test when he is challenged to count up to ten million. Undeterred, Brandon begins his count, starting with one, two, three. To everyone's astonishment, he quickly progresses to one thousand. His friends, teachers, and even Miss Hexx, the headmistress, are bewildered and annoyed by his incessant counting. Despite the discouragement, Brandon's determination remains unwavering. As he continues to count, the interest in his feat grows, and when he reaches 30,000, he goes viral. With millions of followers, Brandon attracts the attention of a manager who offers to help him capitalize on his newfound fame. As his count reaches one million, a stadium full of fans joins him in counting. However, as the numbers continue to soar, strange and impossible things begin to occur. The numbers take over everything, infiltrating every aspect of life. Brandon, initially thrilled by his newfound success, realizes that he has lost control. He desperately tries to regain his sense of self, but the numbers continue to dominate his thoughts and actions. In the end, Brandon learns a valuable lesson about the importance of staying true to oneself, even in the face of overwhelming fame and fortune. The story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of seeking validation from external sources and the importance of embracing one's true identity.

Weight: 160g
Dimension: 129 x 250 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781783449880