In Ezra E. Fitz's debut novella, THE MORNING SIDE OF THE HILL, readers are prompted to consider a thought-provoking question: What if you invested everything you had-your beliefs, hopes, dreams, and faith-and ended up losing it all? This dilemma is central to the story of Willie and Mo, two flawed and uncertain protagonists who pay tribute to William Faulkner's renowned novel, The Wild Palms. As the narrative unfolds, the intertwined stories build in intensity, leading to an overwhelming surge of emotions that the characters struggle to manage, putting them all at risk of being overwhelmed. While fans of Faulkner might think they can predict the outcome for these four individuals, the conclusion of THE MORNING SIDE OF THE HILL reveals an unexpected twist that Faulkner may have alluded to but never fully examined.