Shades of Reality

by Leigh Haig

After years of frustration and heartbreak, Nigel and his beautiful wife finally have a gorgeous infant son. There is nothing Nigel wouldn't do for his son, and his safety means more than life itself. So when Nigel awakes one night to discover that he is trapped in a reality parallel to his own, and that something that looks and sounds like him has taken his place, he soon finds himself living a nightmare. Unable to affect the world around him, Nigel can only watch, helpless, at this creature assumes his identity, invading his marriage bed and feeding from his son's life-force. Although the creature promises that no harm will be done, Nigel suspects more sinister intentions. With time quickly running out, Nigel must learn how to defeat this doppelganger and save his family.

106 pages, Paperback

First published June 23, 2014

Reviews

[Bill · Rating 2 out of 5]

For a short tale, this one read long. The premise was very good but there was something a little off for me that I have not been able to put my finger on. It wasn’t choppy, but it wasn’t smooth either. Hmm.

[Scott Tyson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Leigh Haig's first foray into long fiction, Shades Of Reality, is one that both intrigues and terrifies. As a parent there is no greater fear than the thought of losing one's child. Leigh knows this all too well as the story delves into mental territory that has crossed every parent's mind at some point in their child's life. Haig does this extremely well, reminding me of my own fears associated with the raising of my children.
There is more to this story, however, and I recommend not only parents read this tale for a chilling account of what real fear is about.