That was when Angel Wells became a fiction writer, whether he knew it or not. That's when he learned how to make the make-believe matter to him more than real life mattered to him; that's when he learned how to paint a picture that was not real and never would be real, but in order to be believed at all-even on a sunny Indian summer day-it had to be better made and seem more real than real; it had to sound at least possible.
In the narrative, we see the moment Angel Wells transforms into a fiction writer, an awakening that may have occurred unconsciously. This pivotal experience allows him to discover that the realm of imagination holds more significance for him than reality itself. Through this journey, he realizes he can craft narratives that, while entirely fabricated, need to resonate with authenticity in order to captivate an audience.
Wells learns the crucial art of storytelling—creating scenes and emotions that, despite being fictional, must be expressed as if they could genuinely exist. For his work to be compelling, it must surpass mere realism, requiring meticulous attention to detail and believability, even on the sunniest of days. This deep understanding of fiction underscores the power of storytelling in shaping perceptions and connecting with the human experience.
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