The Encroaching Shadow of Another World

Paula wasn’t sure when she lost this world. It began slowly, almost imperceptibly. She saw shadows on the edge of her sight, like some bird flying across her peripheral vision. At first, in the beginning, she dismissed them and went on about her life as normal.

Then, after a while, she noticed the shadows creeping closer around the edges of her eyes. She had her eyes tested, explained her symptoms as well as she could. But all she received in return were assurances that her vision was fine –...