An urban fantasy novella rooted in contemporary Cambridge, blending folklore with psychological horror. Following a charismatic broadcaster who makes a reality-warping wish that unleashes his perfect double.

The Picture of Dorian Gray meets evil Pinnochio, this novella explores obsession, ambition, and the dangerous allure of perfection.

It’s 2023, and life in Cambridge is good for Chester “Cheshire” Sommer. He has it all; however, he can’t help but feel that he deserves… more. When a flawless version of himself begins speaking to him in dreams, Chester listens. Other Chester understands his hunger for power and his resentment towards his watchful younger sister, Faye.

When Chester discovers the legend of a supernatural staircase hidden in the woods, he makes a wish that warps reality, causing Faye to vanish from his life and granting Other Chester a will of his own. Together, they chase fame and validation, convinced they’re destined for greatness.

But ambition curdles into obsession, and perfection demands a terrible price. Chester soon discovers that wanting more than what came before can destroy everything that comes after.