I didn’t even know it was possible to find a gate that wasn’t my own.
A strong sense of intrusion fell over me and while I knew I shouldn’t be here, I couldn’t help myself. I’d probably never find this gate again and this was my only chance to get a peek into a different afterlife.
It was like stumbling upon a secret...
I curled my hands around the metal, surprised by how cold they were. Things here in the Veil didn’t really have sensations, which was great to get some temporary pain relief. But this gate, it was ice cold. Freezing beyond anything I ever felt.
What kind of human soul liked this? Who would choose this as their eternal playground?
“Can I help you, my child?”
I jumped, startled by voice and the thin hand falling on my shoulder. I hadn’t expected to meet anyone in the Ve
