Part 1

A young student visits the home of a renowned scholar who has made an offer to tutor the boy in mathematics. Over an unusual cup of tea, the two begin discussing geometry as planned, but conversation soon turns to the fourth dimension and evolves into a sort of guided meditation. An out-of-body experience gives the boy a terrifying new view of the world. After what he sees, there may be no going back to his old life.
Length: 2,800 words, 11 pages
Honors: October Writing Challenge Staff Pick (2015)