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Fell Before Falling
From the Edge of Reality Series
Fell Before Falling
Steve Morton and his lovely wife, Cherie live a good life, as a thirty-something couple just starting to take off in their respective careers. That is until a speedbump intrudes on their tranquil road of existence. It is a hiccup in spacetime that begins to unravel reality as they know it. It is a horrible recurring event that appears to have but one escape – death.
Fell Before Falling
Steve Morton and his lovely wife, Cherie live a good life, as a thirty-something couple just starting to take off in their respective careers. That is until a speedbump intrudes on their tranquil road of existence. It is a hiccup in spacetime that begins to unravel reality as they know it. It is a horrible recurring event that appears to have but one escape – death.
78 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 20, 2025
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April 30, 2025
An Intriguing Dive Into Dreams and Reality—A Must-Read
I’m usually not one to gravitate toward books that delve into dreams and the blurred lines between reality and fantasy, but this book completely hooked me from the start.
The main character, Steve, feels so relatable and grounded. He’s a guy who seems to have it all together—well, at least on the surface. What starts as an unsettling nightmare quickly turns into a mystery that keeps you guessing. The way Steve’s dreams are not just strange, but oddly specific (like knowing exactly what floor of a building he’s falling from) gives the story a chilling, surreal edge that makes you question whether these dreams are trying to tell him something—or if they’re something more sinister.
The recurring dreams Steve has, each more vivid and unsettling than the last, draw you in deeper. The mix of dream sequences and real-world moments creates a constant feeling of unease. I particularly loved the moment when Steve mentions how he wasn’t afraid while falling in his dream, something that stuck with me long after I finished reading. It makes you wonder: what does that calmness mean?
There’s also an eerie, almost supernatural undercurrent to the plot. The detailed dream sequences, especially the one with the cotton candy memory, left me questioning what’s real and what’s imagined.
Overall, this book is a compelling blend of suspense, mystery, and psychological depth. The premise of dreams becoming so real they begin to affect the waking world is brilliantly executed. If you enjoy stories that keep you thinking long after you’ve turned the last page, this one is a must-read.
I’m usually not one to gravitate toward books that delve into dreams and the blurred lines between reality and fantasy, but this book completely hooked me from the start.
The main character, Steve, feels so relatable and grounded. He’s a guy who seems to have it all together—well, at least on the surface. What starts as an unsettling nightmare quickly turns into a mystery that keeps you guessing. The way Steve’s dreams are not just strange, but oddly specific (like knowing exactly what floor of a building he’s falling from) gives the story a chilling, surreal edge that makes you question whether these dreams are trying to tell him something—or if they’re something more sinister.
The recurring dreams Steve has, each more vivid and unsettling than the last, draw you in deeper. The mix of dream sequences and real-world moments creates a constant feeling of unease. I particularly loved the moment when Steve mentions how he wasn’t afraid while falling in his dream, something that stuck with me long after I finished reading. It makes you wonder: what does that calmness mean?
There’s also an eerie, almost supernatural undercurrent to the plot. The detailed dream sequences, especially the one with the cotton candy memory, left me questioning what’s real and what’s imagined.
Overall, this book is a compelling blend of suspense, mystery, and psychological depth. The premise of dreams becoming so real they begin to affect the waking world is brilliantly executed. If you enjoy stories that keep you thinking long after you’ve turned the last page, this one is a must-read.
April 4, 2025
This is the most exciting, terrifying, thrilling short story I think I have ever read!
The cover tells you a lot, but not half as much as you think. The book moves fast-- at light speed, but not too fast to clearly see what's happening, even though, just like the characters in the book, you won't know what the heck is really happening. I read where someone wrote about this series, "The Edge of Reality," that's it's like the Twilight Zone on steroids. That's a good call. It's zone to the 10th power!
The cover tells you a lot, but not half as much as you think. The book moves fast-- at light speed, but not too fast to clearly see what's happening, even though, just like the characters in the book, you won't know what the heck is really happening. I read where someone wrote about this series, "The Edge of Reality," that's it's like the Twilight Zone on steroids. That's a good call. It's zone to the 10th power!
April 4, 2025
I thought I had figured this short story out--I didn't. You won't.
The story moves fast and will keep you on the edge of your seat the whole time, but end will blow you away! I'm still trying to understand if I got the whole picture. It will do that. The story will stay with you long after you read it. You'll be thinking about it. And, although I truly hope not--you'll have a dream about it. LOL!! You'll get that after you read this.
The story moves fast and will keep you on the edge of your seat the whole time, but end will blow you away! I'm still trying to understand if I got the whole picture. It will do that. The story will stay with you long after you read it. You'll be thinking about it. And, although I truly hope not--you'll have a dream about it. LOL!! You'll get that after you read this.
May 15, 2025
I really love this story because it was intense from the beginning. I couldn’t believe what was happening to the main character. I had to keep reading and I couldn’t imagine what would happen next. The only thing I can say he never gave up trying to rid himself of a nightmare! All of the characters were supportive & there for him. However, the ending blew me away because it was so unexpected. I have to admit it kept me thinking about it for days. See what it does to you!
Review by Ladyfaye
Review by Ladyfaye
May 1, 2025
What just happened?
I finished this book two days ago and I'm still trying to wrap my mind around what happened! This book truly blew my mind. I was right there with Steve and his friends trying to figure it out! I never would have predicted that ending! Wow! Very well written. I can't wait to read more.
I finished this book two days ago and I'm still trying to wrap my mind around what happened! This book truly blew my mind. I was right there with Steve and his friends trying to figure it out! I never would have predicted that ending! Wow! Very well written. I can't wait to read more.
May 12, 2025
This is a twisty story with a highly original concept. As soon as you think you've figured out what's happening, it all changes again. The main character is highly relatable - you'll root for him. The secondary characters are also well-developed and likable. The story has a Twilight Zone texture, especially in the dream sequences. If you like sci-fi and weirdfic, this is a very enjoyable read.
March 25, 2025
Great story! I was pulled in from the first page!
April 8, 2025
Top-Notch Science Fiction Mystery
This is an incredibly complex and mysterious Twighlight Zone-like story! It had me guessing and flipping back and forth between the pages to put all the clues together. Yet even with all my detective work, there are huge plot twists I never saw coming, especially towards the end! This story makes you question what is real and what isn't. It's interesting how someone so put-together, successful, and happily married (the main character, Steve Morton) could end up with his life suddenly spinning out of control. It all begins from having reoccurring nightmares that he fears could have a deadly result. The author does a great job of using symbols in the dreams that cleverly represents something as well.
The characters in this story are very authentic and full of emotion and expression, especially Steve's wife, Cherie (plot twist on her later!). The "time hiccup" is an interesting concept that is so shocking and surreal at the end of the story. Highly recommend, especially to all sci-fi, Twighlight Zone, and psychological suspense fans.
This is an incredibly complex and mysterious Twighlight Zone-like story! It had me guessing and flipping back and forth between the pages to put all the clues together. Yet even with all my detective work, there are huge plot twists I never saw coming, especially towards the end! This story makes you question what is real and what isn't. It's interesting how someone so put-together, successful, and happily married (the main character, Steve Morton) could end up with his life suddenly spinning out of control. It all begins from having reoccurring nightmares that he fears could have a deadly result. The author does a great job of using symbols in the dreams that cleverly represents something as well.
The characters in this story are very authentic and full of emotion and expression, especially Steve's wife, Cherie (plot twist on her later!). The "time hiccup" is an interesting concept that is so shocking and surreal at the end of the story. Highly recommend, especially to all sci-fi, Twighlight Zone, and psychological suspense fans.
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