A story of inner beauty — and a family’s love

January 11, 2023
Clayton Adams wrote the allegorical tale "The Mask" as a 16-year-old.Clayton Adams wrote the allegorical tale "The Mask" as a 16-year-old.Courtesy Spike Adams
Clayton Adams wrote the allegorical tale "The Mask" as a 16-year-old.

After a lifetime of being bullied, a young man is given a chance for immediate acceptance– even renown– but only if he’s willing to do the unthinkable. "The Mask" is a short story  inspired by the life experiences of its author, Clayton Adams, of Aurora, whose own life ended much too soon. His parents, Spike Adams and Jamie Shimeall, recalled their son's life and his legacy.