“Same.” I leaned back against the rock wall a safe distance from the buzzing insects.“No. No, I’m so close.” Tears welled up, threatening to spill over.
It was as if...these creatures were guarding the cave. But from what? People trying to get out or people trying to get in? I jettisoned the likelihood of keeping people out immediately. No one could see the cave entrance, I was certain. Could the town scene just beyond my reach be a holograph or a hallucination? I shuddered. The latter was most likely.
“Why?” I whispered hoarsely, the weight of insanity pressing down on me. I had been so close to ending this nightmare. Now there was more. It made no sense.
“It is a projection of your life. Quite simple. Nicely rendered, in fact.”
I leapt up, electric with surprise.
“Jesus!”
“No, but
