Book Six: Chapter 123

Some of the others dropped by to keep him company. Though each woman was technically a part of his soul, they all had their autonomy and did the things they would largely do in the real world, which meant he didn’t always see them. The Dreamscape was basically his own personal version of heaven.

Eventually Ratu joined them, her elaborate kimono spreading out on the water like a giant lily pad.

“There you are.” Mike reached out for her and caught the tips of her fingers. With a small tug, Ratu floated in his direction. “What have you been up to?”

“Exploring the edges of this place. I find it fascinating that your soul is locked into a location without true spatial qualifications. If you dig deep enough, you reach water instead of bedrock or sand. After years of exploration, I can say that your soul truly is an island on the astral sea.” Ratu looked up at the clouds, then frowned at the dull crack in the sky. “What is that?” she asked.

Mike explained the events