There was an unknown rush in my almost six-year-old body, in which I felt all my veins moving to the rhythm of my heartbeat. At the same time, there was a sort of recognition : a hard-to-place, profound trust and reassurance that this was all completely okay That first time, I had simply seen a boy; he was about the same age, sitting at the foot of my bed with his legs crossed and wearing an orange robe. He looked at me with a kind smile and said nothing.'

Experiences that reach beyond this reality have found their way into this book. Five pearlescent stories share true moments from my life in which contact with what lies beyond this world is gently revealed. A sudden encounter in my childhood, a first meeting with a strong-hearted four-legged companion, a brotherly discovery, a gift offered across borders, and the realisation that connection can arise in an instant.

Each of these experiences carried an indescribable sense of calm — a feeling I wish to share with the world. A dose of wonder awaits you here.