Dead-sea fruit, Vol. 1 (of 3)

In a sun‑lit Belgian town where medieval stone and quiet canals seem untouched by modern haste, a young English teacher drifts through days of routine and reverie. He finds solace in the public library, allowing his poetic inclinations to mingle with the steady rhythm of his lessons. The serene atmosphere masks an undercurrent of restless ambition that begins to stir within him.

Beyond the tranquil streets, the story follows another young man, Leonard Fairfield, who is drawn into the seductive orbit of the charismatic Victor Carrington. Their interaction becomes a study of how desire for status and power can erode integrity, revealing the hollowness of worldly temptations. As the first act unfolds, listeners are invited to consider whether the lure of ambition is a path to fulfillment or a silent descent into emptiness.