This lengthy excerpt is from the novel "Ghosted" by Shaughnessy Bishop-Stall. It centers around the character Mason Dubisee, a troubled man struggling with addiction, gambling debts, and past traumas. The narrative follows Mason's attempts to navigate his chaotic life in Toronto, including his involvement with unconventional individuals like Soon, a performance artist planning a fake suicide, and Seth Handyman, a dangerous convict. The text explores themes of identity, fear, addiction, and the blurred lines between art and life. Mason's interactions, his internal struggles, and his relationships with characters like Willy and Dr. Francis drive the plot towards a dramatic and uncertain conclusion.