People Out of Time

The story unfolds as the narrator grapples with skepticism about Bowen Tyler's manuscript, recalling Bowen's past as a notorious prankster. As he waits in the Tyler library for Mr. Tyler, Sr., who is delayed on his yacht, the tension builds. The narrator's discomfort grows, wishing he had simply mailed the manuscript instead of delivering it personally. The narrative hints at themes of trust and the uncertainty of human intentions, set against the backdrop of a luxurious yet suspenseful waiting game.