Fantastic piece, Justin! My out-of-body-esque experience happened so recently I don't even feel like I can share it yet! I didn't almost die - promise - but woah. I'll write about it at some point, I'm sure.
And thank you for the shout-out! The trees look right at home here. :)
Really hoping to make it to the fire this week. The rain prompt intrigues...
I liked the story and the new divider! I’ve never had an out-of-body experience. Long ago, I remember hearing that NASA astronauts got them when spinning on the centrifuge.
Eerie feeling as the character floats between two worlds. I like the idea of the spirit guide sent to help him. In the end it's uplifting that Jamar gets another chance at life, presumably with new insight.
Good stuff, Justin. I had the flu so bad once that I was hallucinating. Then at one point, I couldn’t move my body. I remember thinking, “l can’t move.” But I never floated. That I remember.
Making music is often an out of body experience for me. 🤣 Or more accurately, out of my head.
This was really good! A visceral transition from life to death and back. I was a 100/200 meter runner back in the days, so I identified with the "start fast, finish matter" motto, although it's really hard to do so for 400/800 meters haha. Beautiful new divider too. And The Tourist is a banger of a song.
Your story was captivating and compelling. I felt as if I were there--or not quite there as I read along.
Out-of-body experiences came for weeks after my mom’s passing, most often in that weird space “falling awake” when you’re between sleep and wakefulness. Two years later, I still encounter that hovering feeling.
I really like this, Justin, and so well written! I did have a strange (to me) experience a very long time ago. Perhaps it was only a dream but it got my attention. I saw myself rolling over in bed and as I was about to fall to the floor a voice said clearly, "Have you spoken to Jesus?". Then I woke up wondering what brought that on. Nothing like it before or after. I've not forgotten it.
Nicely crafted, Justin. Excellent dialog, beautifully sequenced. I read this sentence, "... Jamari can’t help but step on the gas and weave in and out of traffic." and I instantly disliked Jamari! So many drivers think they are inside a video game - like they have lost touch with reality and have no idea the number of people they put at risk on the road. I believe Jamari may slow down now. Glad it happened before he killed himself or someone's child. Great story.
Excellent story, you did a great job describing the crash and the rise to the afterlife. My favorite book on this topic is "What Dreams May Come" by Richard Matheson. The made a terrible movie from the book so I would avoid that and read the book. I will be there on Friday.
Fantastic piece, Justin! My out-of-body-esque experience happened so recently I don't even feel like I can share it yet! I didn't almost die - promise - but woah. I'll write about it at some point, I'm sure.
And thank you for the shout-out! The trees look right at home here. :)
Really hoping to make it to the fire this week. The rain prompt intrigues...
Wow. When my father was on his deathbed, he kept saying his father was standing in the doorway—my father was only 6 when his father was killed in WW2.
I liked the story and the new divider! I’ve never had an out-of-body experience. Long ago, I remember hearing that NASA astronauts got them when spinning on the centrifuge.
Eerie feeling as the character floats between two worlds. I like the idea of the spirit guide sent to help him. In the end it's uplifting that Jamar gets another chance at life, presumably with new insight.
Well done Justin!
Good stuff, Justin. I had the flu so bad once that I was hallucinating. Then at one point, I couldn’t move my body. I remember thinking, “l can’t move.” But I never floated. That I remember.
Making music is often an out of body experience for me. 🤣 Or more accurately, out of my head.
As always, another great short story. Loved this.
This was really good! A visceral transition from life to death and back. I was a 100/200 meter runner back in the days, so I identified with the "start fast, finish matter" motto, although it's really hard to do so for 400/800 meters haha. Beautiful new divider too. And The Tourist is a banger of a song.
Your story was captivating and compelling. I felt as if I were there--or not quite there as I read along.
Out-of-body experiences came for weeks after my mom’s passing, most often in that weird space “falling awake” when you’re between sleep and wakefulness. Two years later, I still encounter that hovering feeling.
I really like this, Justin, and so well written! I did have a strange (to me) experience a very long time ago. Perhaps it was only a dream but it got my attention. I saw myself rolling over in bed and as I was about to fall to the floor a voice said clearly, "Have you spoken to Jesus?". Then I woke up wondering what brought that on. Nothing like it before or after. I've not forgotten it.
Nicely crafted, Justin. Excellent dialog, beautifully sequenced. I read this sentence, "... Jamari can’t help but step on the gas and weave in and out of traffic." and I instantly disliked Jamari! So many drivers think they are inside a video game - like they have lost touch with reality and have no idea the number of people they put at risk on the road. I believe Jamari may slow down now. Glad it happened before he killed himself or someone's child. Great story.
Well written short. An interesting challenge. As is your Fifties by the Fire. Maybe I'll give it a go.
That was awesome and I know that guy passed me! Really pulls you in. The Martyrs Song by Ted Dekker is also a great nde book.
Nicely done - this feels like it could be the beginning of something good.
Excellent story, you did a great job describing the crash and the rise to the afterlife. My favorite book on this topic is "What Dreams May Come" by Richard Matheson. The made a terrible movie from the book so I would avoid that and read the book. I will be there on Friday.