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Inkberry Books: June 13th at 7:00

AuthorCarlo J. Levare

Counting the Days of Our Lives


Dario Esposito wakes up strapped to a gurney in a care facility he definitely didn't sign up for, and the staff's cheerful insistence that he "relax" only convinces him he's been kidnapped by people with clipboards. His only ally is the man in the next bed -- a brilliant, unhinged patient who calls himself the Colonel and treats 

the place like a military occupation. Whether he's a retired officer or just dangerously bored, Dario can't tell, but the Colonel knows exactly how this institution grinds people down.
Together, the two men navigate the daily absurdities of a system that treats them like misplaced paperwork -- trading barbs, plotting small rebellions, and refusing to go quietly. Counting the Days of Our Lives is a darkly funny, sharply observed story about aging, autonomy, and the unlikely friendship that forms when two men realize the only way to stay human is to laugh at the walls closing in.

About the Author

John C. Cusimano is a Colorado-based audit and compliance leader, born in Philadelphia and splitting his time between Erie, CO and Ambler, PA.
Writing as Carlo J. Levare, he creates literary fiction rooted in resilience and emotional honesty. He also leads

children's-book collaboration projects with local universities, helping student illustrators get published while turning complex IT Audit, GRC, and/or emotional-wellness themes--including ADHD, anxiety, depression, and fitting in--into accessible stories for young readers.