Fresh

A Night Portal short story

Max's life has been shattered since the tragic loss of his wife and newborn during childbirth. Haunted by grief and living in a hollow world, his existence feels like a never-ending echo of pain. But everything changes one fateful night at a dimly lit bar when Max encounters a mysterious figure who looks exactly like him—only this other self is vibrant, joyful, and full of life. Desperate to reclaim his lost happiness, Max embarks on a journey to understand who this doppelgänger is and how he can reclaim the life he once had.

Night Portals is a metaphysical series that explores the hidden secrets of life around us.

Seventeen "What If" short stories from the mind of Ernie Howard. Fresh is the seventh story in the series.