What is Abstracting Realism (AR)?

 You’re about to experience a different kind of story.

Instead of explaining everything to you, this book will show you moments and feelings in fragments—the way life actually happens. Your mind will naturally fill in the spaces, making the story uniquely yours.

Think about how you experience a shocking moment: your thoughts come in pieces, not complete sentences. You might think “Car coming—move” rather than, “I saw a car approaching rapidly, so I moved quickly to safety, and now my heart is racing.” This book captures that real, fragmented way our minds work during 

intense emotions.

Please Note:

• WORDS IN QUOTES ARE SPOKEN
• WITHOUT QUOTES - THEY ARE THOUGHTS, EMOTIONS, AWARENESS, ETC

Example:

Ethan looked at the clock; time was ticking away. Sofia, why do you make this so hard? "Now what?" You're so stubborn. Why won't you give a little? Breathe in... breathe out. You're so... beautiful when you're mad.

"You know what!" Who do you think you are? You are crazy if you think I'll do that. Jerk. I could... just scream! Breathe. "Just forget it." Her phone rang. Perfect timing. She walked out of the room without saying another word.

What this means to you:

• Read a little slower than usual—let each moment sink in
• Trust your instincts about what the characters are feeling
• Don’t worry if something seems unclear—your brain will figure it out
• Enjoy the experience of being inside the character’s head

You might find yourself more emotionally connected to these characters than usual. That’s intentional. You’re not just reading about their lives—you’re experiencing moments with them.

Please Note: The words in quotes are spoken. Without quotes, they are thoughts, emotions, awareness, etc.

Some readers say this feels like “being in a movie inside my head” or “like I’m actually there with them.” Others describe it as “more real than regular books.”

Just relax and let the story engage your imagination. Your mind knows how to do this—we’re just giving it permission to participate.

Welcome to your story.