Beyond Illusions

Sewa Situ PRINCE-AGBODJAN

Summary

In a seemingly ordinary small town, John, an introverted and dreamy man, discovers a strange antique object in an antique store. When he grabs it, he finds himself immersed in a strange and disturbing world, where the border between reality and illusion blurs.
As John explores this mysterious universe, he realizes that he is not the only one to have been attracted by this object. Robert, a brilliant but skeptical scientist, is also intrigued by the object's inexplicable powers and embarks on a quest to understand its nature.
Meanwhile, Sewa, an artist passionate about exploring the limits of reality through her creations, crosses paths with John and Robert. Together they discover that the ancient object is actually a key to parallel dimensions, where each individual can experience their own illusions and altered perceptions of reality.
Michael, an enigmatic spirit guide, then appears to help them navigate the strange worlds and unravel the mysteries around them. They face challenges, dangers, and shocking revelations that challenge their deepest beliefs.
Along their journey, they meet other intriguing characters such as William, a philosopher who questions the very nature of reality, David, a talented illusionist who manipulates the perceptions of others, Richard, a renowned scientist obsessed with power to control reality, and Joseph, a mysterious man who seems to have been linked to the ancient object for generations.
As the boundaries of reality crumble, the characters must face hard choices and moral dilemmas, all while seeking to understand the true nature of the ancient object and preserve their own sanity.
This story mixing reality and illusion explores themes of perception, truth and questioning reality as we know it. The characters will have to face their own limitations and grapple with inconvenient truths while searching for a way back to their own reality.

Available since: 06/10/2023.

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