Ethan Vale has always felt disconnected from his own life.
Not unhappy. Not broken.
Just… slightly off.
Conversations repeat in strange ways. People remember events differently than he does. Familiar places seem subtly altered overnight — a street sign changed, a missing photograph returned, a song ending with lyrics he swears were never there before.
At first, Ethan blames stress.
Then he starts seeing the other version of himself.
A man standing across crowded streets. Reflected in windows seconds too late. Watching him from places he has never been.
When a mysterious woman contacts Ethan claiming that reality around him is beginning to “drift,” he is pulled into a hidden network of people who remember lives that no longer exist — fragments of alternate timelines bleeding into the present after a catastrophic experiment shattered the boundaries between parallel realities.
Vernon Watters writes with a deep affection for small towns, eccentric characters, and the traditions that bind communities together. His storytelling blends humor, heart, and a touch of mischief, capturing how ordinary people turn everyday struggles into unforgettable adventures. When he isn’t writing, Vernon can often be found exploring local fairs, tinkering with odd gadgets, or collecting stories from neighbors that spark his next tale.View all by VERNON WATTERS
