Existentia

“Dr. Irin, I don’t understand what’s going on”. If you haven’t read the first part, click here: Awakening “We are not in the world of living”, she replied. “What?” My heart was racing, and I felt a burning sensation in my head. Slowly, I sat down, unable to comprehend if it was a dream or reality. “Neo,…

Awakening

It felt strange when I woke up. It wasn’t the place where I slept last night. The place was cramped but cozy. There was a subtle fragrance of roses and lilies and a soothing calmness all around. My eyelids appear to be glued together, despite my attempts to open them. Damn it, what’s happening? I…

Sakura

Even though we had met before, I wasn’t aware of this story. One hour in the car felt like an eternity. From the parking lot itself, I saw him under the shade of Sakura. All I could think about was the last part of his story. “You were a glitch in the system.”“What does that…

The Mermaid

“Mom, I want to hear the full story”.“No, it is past your bedtime,” she protested.“I weigh in with Evelyn, I wanted to hear it too,” papa supported me.I was on mom’s lap, looking at the beautifully written letters while dad sat beside mom with his head on her shoulder.“Okay, don’t expect me to do this…

Air

Slowly, I opened my eyes and looked around, it wasn’t very difficult to comprehend that I was in a hospital. I felt warm and cozy, covered under the sheets. Yet, my body ached a little. I tried to get up, but the tubes and patches attached to my body restricted movement. I had lain there…

Light

“Mr. Anderson aka Neo over here was thinking in front of Rodin’s The Thinker, how unusual is that?” Emma said.“You don’t know what the future has in store for you, right?” Smith asked.“You are right, agent Smith,” I replied.“I think I should get going,” Adriana said.“We are also leaving,” Emma hurried.We were having our customary…