What a captivating premise and storytelling sample! The claustrophobic tension build-up—from the foggy London cab ride right down to the ominous vault door slamming shut—is so masterfully written. It's fascinating how your own brief consideration of writing in a basement storage unit inspired such a dark, compelling tale of "indentured solitude." Ernie's desperation to capture the Muse is a feeling every writer can relate to on some level. Thank you for sharing this excerpt; Walking With the Muse sounds like an absolute must-read!
Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.