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The Measure

by Nikki Erlick

The Measure

by Nikki Erlick

In 'The Measure,' a gripping tale of human destiny, the mundane morning routines of individuals worldwide are disrupted by the unexpected arrival of wooden boxes on their doorsteps. Each container ominously reveals the remaining years of their respective owners' lives. The profound and widespread impact of these mysterious packages unfolds through the intertwined lives of a diverse cast of characters. A young couple reevaluates their unhurried life plans, friends with shared aspirations face their futures, a doctor confronts his mortality, and a politician's destiny sparks a societal upheaval. As the narrative weaves through these compelling personal journeys, themes of love, friendship, fate, and the essence of life's transience come to the forefront. 'The Measure' encapsulates a narrative that paints both the gripping fear of knowing one's lifespan and the profound liberation in embracing life's finite beauty.

  • Fiction
  • Dystopian
  • Fate
  • Destiny
  • Society
  • Mortality
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