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Brent Daniel Schei/Hagen's avatar

Pretty wild stuff, Jörgen! I liken it to the category of stories that comprises everything from the Chronicles of Narnia to 1Q84--some mysterious threshold has been crossed; return is itself uncertain, but even if return is possible, life has changed. Passage 19 was my favorite; the surreal can be hilariously absurd and yet somehow completely mundane.

Thanks for sharing as always!

Jörgen Löwenfeldt's avatar

What a poetic way of describing this journey! And thank you for reading and reaching out! Both Narnia and Murakami are inspirations for my writing, although I can't really point out exactly how.

Brent Daniel Schei/Hagen's avatar

Well, the idea of crossing a treshold and/or entering into a different or parallel world is a universal one. Like Orpheus entering the Underworld, most cultural mythologies (if not all?) have some other realm that humans will find their way into. I always enjoy these kinds of stories and appreciate how differently these transitions can be presented.

Here's an interesting one from 8th-century Japan: Urashima Tarō. It has elements akin to Pandora's box, Rip Van WInkle, and time distortion typically associated with entering the fairy realm.

Cheers!

Jörgen Löwenfeldt's avatar

Thank you for the tip!

Parker McCoy's avatar

I love how this story is written in numbered notes like this. It's very effective. I've always thought of going back to the old days, but it seems it would be bad place to be stuck in. Excellent story, Jorgen.

Jörgen Löwenfeldt's avatar

Thank you, Parker! I once stayed in my old family home through Airbnb, together with my siblings. It was actually one of the best trips of my life. But then again, I have a soft spot for nostalgia and time travel.

Danielle D's avatar

Your pieces contain a certain magic. Your writing style is deeply personal, both in the characters and the events, which allows readers like me to feel that same magic when something resonates personally. I especially loved this one!

Jörgen Löwenfeldt's avatar

Thank you so much, Danielle!

Liza's avatar

I never thought a story about time travel was going to resonate so much, but here we are. Thank you for sharing your words.

Jörgen Löwenfeldt's avatar

Thank you for commenting with yours! I am happy to have reached out. :)

Michelle Richmond's avatar

This is so good.

Jörgen Löwenfeldt's avatar

Thank you for telling me/us/the text, and for reading. Very much appreciated!