In "Unknown Realm," Mia, a night-shift safety officer at a subway construction site, witnesses a terrifying event on her night stroll. A chilling embrace of coming winter showers sets the stage for an intriguing voyage. This is just an excerpt of a bigger story coming up. It is chapter 1 of many. The story takes a terrifying turn when Mia, alone in the dark, feels an unexplainable lick on her damaged hand and hears an ominous whisper. Mia, unfazed by the supernatural and having summoned her grandmother's ghost previously, discovers that the voice is not her grandma. Mia feels ominous as she rushes to catch her night bus after the unusual meeting. The novel keeps readers on edge as Mia's previous persona reappears, bringing concerns about missed warnings and boarding school ghosts. "Unknown Realm" expertly merges the supernatural with Mia's psychological difficulties to create an intriguing story that tackles memory, the paranormal, and Mia's unexplored past.
The short story delves into the twilight years of a 70-year-old woman who reflects on her life's journey through hardship and resilience. It narrates her experiences of misplaced trust, financial struggles, and emotional fortitude from the confines of her modest apartment. Despite feeling unworthy of love and battling loneliness, she finds solace in the simple pleasures of life, like the smell of morning coffee. The narrative weaves a tapestry of her enduring spirit, showcasing how she confronts her past with grace and looks to the future with quiet hope. Through vivid imagery and poignant introspection, the story explores themes of self-worth, acceptance, and the unyielding strength of the human spirit in the face of life's relentless challenges.
