Double Perception -

He looked at her with curiosity, his eyes sparkling in the dim light.

Lena smiled back, feeling a sense of belonging she'd never experienced before. Double Perception

As they strolled through a park on a crisp autumn evening, Max turned to Lena and smiled. He looked at her with curiosity, his eyes

Max's expression changed, a flicker of surprise followed by a deep sadness. He took a deep breath, and for a moment, Lena worried that she'd overstepped. Max's expression changed, a flicker of surprise followed

"You know," he said, "I think I'm glad you can see both sides. It makes me feel less alone."

At first, it started with little things. She'd see a person walking down the street and simultaneously sense their entire backstory. She'd imagine their childhood, their family, their dreams, and their fears. It was as if she had access to a parallel narrative, one that existed alongside the physical world.