Off--script-Samar Jenny Hussien Ali2026 / 7 / 24Off--script-By Jenny Hussien AliA serious writer decided to go out with his characters. He had intended it as a solemn outing—a quiet, dignified stroll along the river to help them process the devastating weight of their destinies. But from the moment they stepped into the afternoon light, his creations proved to be an utterly insufferable troupe of clowns. By the time they reached the middle of the bridge, with the gray Thames churning below, the author’s patience was thoroughly exhausted. Without breaking stride, he seized the tragic protagonist by the lapels and hoisted him over the stone balustrade.