A View of the Edge of the World: A Collection of Short Stories - Softcover

McBride, Sean

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1450244610 ISBN 13: 9781450244619

Publisher: iUniverse, 2010

Synopsis

We live in reality-in the moments and interactions of the day-to-day. We have faith in reality, because without it, there is no meaning and no truth. What is reality, though? Is it defined by the senses-taste, touch, smell, sight-or is it a state of mind? Does it only exist within the human brain, and if so, can one person's reality be in direct opposition to that of another? A View of the Edge of the World is a collection of stories that escapes the realm of our known reality and delves into the extraordinary. An obese child struggles to find meaning with the help of a supernatural stranger. A disillusioned soldier on the verge of insanity wrestles against time to save his mind, while strangers trapped in an all-night diner fight to solve a murder and save their lives. Each story takes a trip to the edge of the world, whether that edge is physical, psychological, or spiritual. Each story questions the truth of our reality. From the depths of space to the horrors created by one man's imagination, ask yourself: do you have the strength to step to the edge and look over? Or will the view leave you questioning your own sense of reality-and possibly your sanity?

Edition details

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1450244610
• ISBN 13: 9781450244619
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 244