Summary

The narrative follows an individual who, after experiencing a death-like state, searches for their body and encounters a familiar man who can seemingly see them, offering hope that they are not entirely alone in their disembodied existence.

Abstract

In a state of uncertainty, the protagonist questions their existence, being neither alive nor dead with no physical body to be found. They embark on a quest to locate their body, driven by the will to not give up despite the odds. On their journey, they come across a man who appears to recognize them, sparking a connection and the possibility of being seen by others. This encounter leads to a moment of joy when the man acknowledges the protagonist's presence, suggesting a link between them that could be key to the protagonist's situation. The chapter concludes with an invitation to readers to explore further through subsequent chapters.

Opinions

The protagonist is in a state of limbo, uncertain if they are alive, in a coma, or truly dead.
There is a sense of determination as the protagonist is committed to finding their body, regardless of the challenges.
The protagonist feels a mysterious connection to the man they encounter, believing they have met before.
The protagonist experiences a mix of emotions, including embarrassment, hope, and anxiety, as they interact with the man who may be able to see them.
The narrative implies that the man's ability to see the protagonist could be significant to the unfolding story.
The use of photographs from Unsplash enhances the visual imagery of the story, making the settings and characters more vivid for the reader.
The author encourages continued reading by providing links to the next chapter, previous chapter, and a list of all chapters, indicating a serialized storytelling approach.
There is a subtle request for support from readers, suggesting they become Medium members through a referral link that would provide the author with a commission.

I knew Him but Where had we met?

Have you ever felt a strong connection to someone

Recap: Ming’s parents search for his soul and brought him back to life.

I dead or alive? I don’t have a body, so there is obviously no pulse and I’m not breathing either. I appear to be more dead than alive. If so, where is my dead body?

Could my body be alive but in a coma, like Ming’s?

I must find my body. Even if the odds were stacked against me, I was not going to give up.

I wiped away my tears and exited the bar quickly. The folding doors led to a beach filled with soft white sand, and connected to the beach was a stunningly beautiful sea with a multitude of blue, turquoise, and green hues. It was gorgeous, but I had no mood to enjoy it.

Photo by dharmendra sahu on Unsplash I knew Him but Where had we meet?

I raced forward, unsure of where I was going but taking the first available path. In the distance, a tall, slim man appeared. I couldn’t see his face, but I felt like I knew him. Drawn to him like a magnet, I started walking towards him.

He had extraordinarily light skin that was too pale for a man, yet it matched his sleek, golden hair nicely. He wore a beige cotton blouse, a matching loose pair of shorts, and light sandals. As he walked, he would casually turn his head to gaze at the ocean.

As we got closer, I could see his features clearly, and I felt a stronger connection with him. I must have seen him before, but where? I stared at him as I dug through my memories, but I couldn’t recall anything.

Photo by Shifaaz shamoon on Unsplash I knew Him but Where had we meet?

The man turned and smiled at me as he passed by. I was embarrassed by my constant staring at him and shied away.

Wait! Did he smile at me? Is that to say he saw me? Someone could see me!

I turned around immediately and called the man from behind, “Hey!”

The man, however, carried on walking, as if he had not heard me.

“Helllloo…?” I said that and started running after the man.

The man kept going without even pausing for a second.

I ran as fast as I could, but he was always a few feet away. My anxiety rose once more, and I started to doubt myself. Did he really smile at me? Or am I imagining things?

Photo by Pedro Lastra on Unsplash I knew Him but Where had we meet?

At the bar’s entrance, the man stopped and turned around.

I stopped running and looked straight at him. I tried to speak, to ask if he could see me, but I could not get anything out. My lips stayed tightly closed.

For a brief period, the man’s expression was bewildered. He then waved at me and flashed his gorgeous smile once more before he walked into the bar.

“He can see me!” I was overjoyed.

Photo by Quinten de Graaf on Unsplash I knew Him but Where had we meet?

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