Before Your Memory Fades Novels & Stories

C H A P T E R 5 : M R F I C T I O N Human memory is a marvelous but fallacious instrument. The memories which lie within us are not carved in stone; not only do they tend to become erased as the years go by, but often they change, or even increase, by incorporating extraneous features. — Primo Levi ~ No matter how hard I tried, I could not find it. The frame is still empty, and the picture is gone. I bring the cup of tea close to my lips and take a sip.

Tears are streaming down my face. “What is going on?” I ask. “This is your memory. When you wake up later, you’ll know.” He says. I keep staring at him as I still don’t understand what happens. “Even though we’re repeating it, you’ll still help her.” “Yeah.” I admit. “Time’s up. It’s time for you to go. Don’t worry it’ll come back for you as I have triggered a memory.” He says. He clicks his fingers again. Suddenly, everything turns dark.

He shrugged off "You can lose something much more expensive and important than your watch and wallet if you really forgot " I seriously thought again but my mind was a complete blur, I don't remember a single thing of what they are telling me to remember. "What is it?" I ask confused, watching their expressions going blank again. "Your life" he began, I was stunned for a moment "We discussed that you will go back to your house before your father's arrival after we did our work with Phillips" and my mouth hanged open in shock. How can I forget this? It's No doubt spending time with elie and old friends helps me to forget everything and only focus on enjoyment, that's a good thing but it can b

reborn. The final memories flickered to life, a poignant conclusion to the tumultuous journey of my past. I recalled Haven's words, her voice filled with conviction and faith in me. She had believed in me, seen potential in the broken, angry young man I once was. Her words had been a balm to my soul, a reassurance that I was capable of more than I ever thought possible. And then, as we had agreed, she took all my memories, erasing the pain and the anguish, leaving me with a clean slate.

“I don’t remember that.” “I know, but you will,” he said quietly. “Even if it takes time.” The food arrived then, but neither of us touched it immediately. We just sat there, and when I finally took my first bite, Eric cleared his throat. “I was thinking…” he started. “Maybe you shouldn’t push yourself too hard with that therapist.” I raised a brow. “Why?” “Because memory doesn’t come from pressure. It comes from familiarity. From being around things that once meant something to you.”

"What are you doing here?" "I have news about the erasure." The voice was neither kind nor cruel. "What news?" "It is failing. Your bond was too strong. Memories are leaking back through the barriers I created." My heart stopped. "What does that mean?" "Within a year you will remember everything. The mate bond and the love and all seventy-five years you shared together." "But I do not want to remember. Ross and I are building something new." "The memories do not care what you want. They are coming back whether you are ready or not.”

CAMILA At Camila’s Therapy Office, "Anything you’d like to add?" Dr. Patel's office was warm, soft lighting, plants in every corner. A safe space. Camila twisted her hands in her lap. "It's been 2 years. Shouldn't I remember something by now?" "Memory doesn't work on a schedule." Dr. Patel leaned forward. "But you said you've been having fragments?" "Yeah…Like a dream. Feels like I remember some things but not everything.” Camila swallowed. "And now... I'm working with someone who says we've met before.”

I need to think deeper and instead of being drowned by loneliness, I should just look at those who just want me to be happy and those who genuinely love me Maybe, love will fade but memories won't. You'll just drop it at the end of your brain but it'll stay there for the rest of your life whether you like it or not. You really don't have a choice when it comes to memories. You only need someone to trigger it and you'll say to yourself that nothing had changed, you've just made yourself grow and turn yourself into the best version of yourself which can still be improved if you'll keep on growing. Look at those who are having amnesias. They may have forgotten everything or some memories that t