The Beetle and the Firefly

"The Beetle and the Firefly" is a 5-minute drama. A struggling writer must confront himself, his grief, and his entire system of beliefs to overcome his writer's block or lose his shot at his life's dream.

A mess of a man, inside and out, Ben is overwhelmed as he struggles to even start - let alone complete - the manuscript for his first novel, which is due in two weeks. Ben goes through a process of cleansing and introspection, as he prepares to confront himself and the reason behind his writer's block.