THE LIGHT IN FRONT OF ME
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Last published Sat, Feb 8, 2025
I have always been fascinated by the thin line between reality and illusion, the unsettling feeling of knowing something is wrong but not being able to grasp what. The Light in Front of Me is a story born from that idea-a psychological thriller where memories blur, reality shifts, and the truth is never what it seems.
Elise wakes up in a place she doesn't recognize, surrounded by water, with only a distant light guiding her forward. But as she walks, shadows stir, whispers call her name, and familiar images flash before her eyes-memories she can't quite piece together. Every step forward feels like a trap, every clue leads her deeper into something she's not ready to face.
This is a story about chasing the truth, even when the truth is terrifying. A journey through the unknown, where fear is not just in the dark but in the light that reveals it all.
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