"A Glimpse of Mortality"

As the detective ejected the VHS tape and slipped it into a protective case, Victoria couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that lingered long after the screen went dark. She felt like she was still trapped in that car, watching herself die over and over again. James' grip on her hand remained firm, a comforting presence that she clung to. The detective's words echoed in her mind - "This footage might be a clue to who did this to you." But as Victoria looked at the VHS tape, now safely stored away, she couldn't help but wonder if there was more to it than that. Was it possible that this footage was not just a recording of her own death, but a glimpse into another reality, another universe where she had indeed died that day? The thought sent a shiver down her spine. What if there were multiple universes, each with their own version of reality? And what if she had narrowly escaped death in this one, only to succumb to it in another? The idea was both terrifying and fascinating. Victoria's mind began to wander, imagining all the possible scenarios that could have played out in other universes. What if she had died in a car accident on her way home from work that day? What if she had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and had only months to live? The possibilities were endless, and Victoria felt like she was staring into the abyss. James' voice brought her back to reality. "Hey, are you okay?" he asked, his brow furrowed with concern. Victoria nodded, trying to push aside the morbid thoughts that had taken hold of her. "Yeah, I'm fine," she lied. But she wasn't fine. She was struggling to come to terms with the fact that her own mortality was not just a possibility, but a probability, in some other universe. The thought was both exhilarating and terrifying, and Victoria couldn't help but wonder what other secrets lay hidden in the fabric of reality. As they left the police station, Victoria couldn't shake off the feeling that she was living on borrowed time, that her fate was already sealed in some other universe. She glanced at James, who was watching her with a mixture of concern and love. What if this was their last day together? What if tomorrow was her last day on earth? The thought sent a chill down her spine, and Victoria knew that she had to push it aside, focus on the present, and cherish every moment she had with the people she loved. But the seed of doubt had been planted, and she couldn't help but wonder what the future held, not just for her, but for all of them.