From the Lens of
Michael Bettencourt

Undress Me

In a bar, Laura turns to Stefan and asks him to undress her by word of mouth, in his best mother tongue, in public, in a style bold and italic — which he proceeds to do with great delight and unexpected discovery

 

 

Light Fantastic

After an attempt to take his own life, Prof. Cluny Martin, prompted by his wife Ana, convinces Dr. Hugh Solomon to bring him into his experiments on manipulating brain synapses with laser light, touching on the weighty matters of brain neurons and addiction, two forbidden kisses, single-malt scotch, and the green dance of blue and yellow lasers.

 

 

Ear Buds

What happens when we love our devices -- and they love us back.

 

 

Greed Gene

In a bar, Laura turns to Stefan and asks him to undress her by word of mouth, in his best mother tongue, in public, in a style bold and italic — which he proceeds to do with great delight and unexpected discovery

 

 

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Michael Bettencourt is an essayist and a playwright.
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