Ben Wakeman writes stories about love, loss, and the strange bargains we make to survive—literary fiction haunted by the uncanny. His work is defined by deeply inhabited characters and a rare emotional intimacy, with prose rich in metaphor and music. He has written hundreds of songs, released five albums, and published five novels. His sixth,Daedalia, is currently being serialized in weekly chapters at Catch & Release, accompanied by his original music and audio narration.