This is a very moving story, a bridge between two worlds. I love your concept of the “Great Window”, where our older sister gazes into the world she has left behind; I love how important it is to her that she keep her beloved younger sister in sight. Both worlds are represented well by the words you choose.  “Pearly”, “phantom”, “floating” and “auras” connect us with the Other World; the sunset description, reaching out to touch, almost hearing her breathe – all of these bring us back to Earth and to human experiences. I have read and re-read this story many times, and enjoy it more on each successive reading. I would suggest one possible change. I think it would be easier to read if it were broken up into four paragraphs: The first paragraph, ending with “she will never die” sets the stage but doesn’t yet tell the reader about both worlds. The second paragraph, ending with “I never do” pulls the reader into the bridge between worlds and lets us know this is not just a story about the bond between two sisters, but much more. The third paragraph, ending with “she will always be” paints the beauty of a soul and of a love that… Read more »

Beautifully written. I was hoping to hear you say that when you touched her, she smiled, and said – sister is that you?

Beautiful Emilia, my eyes are a little misty after reading it but I loved it! Today is my late Nan’s birthday and I’d love to think she was out there watching me through the Great Window. Thank you!

What a lovely story that gives a sense of hope. I think what many of us fear is not being able to check on our loved ones when we are no longer here.

This is so simple. Focussing on the one allows all the concepts of this version of afterlife to shine through.

You describe the ‘Great Window’ so beautifully Emilia that I felt I was gazing through it with the sister. Although there were moments of sadness, there was a feeling of peace that flowed through your story. Very moving.