Red Dust, White Snow

A woman receives a mysterious device that transports her to a parallel universe, where her dreams become more vivid and real. She spends more time in the dream world, which begins to impact her waking life, leading to a collision of dream and reality with drastic consequences.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 17 August 2023
Publisher: Fairlight Books

When entire lives can be dedicated to pursuing dreams, who can argue that they are insignificant? When an office worker receives a mysterious device promising to transport her to a parallel universe, she initially dismisses it as just another marketing gimmick. However, that night, she finds herself transported to a fantastical realm in her dreams, only to wake up back to her ordinary life. To her surprise, the same dream continues to haunt her the following night. Initially, she finds the ongoing dreams peculiar, but as she spends more time in the dream world, she begins to yearn for it, reluctant to return to reality.

However, as her fantasy begins to intertwine with her waking life, the line between dream and reality becomes blurred, leading to drastic consequences. Red Dust, White Snow employs sharp insight, wry humor, and themes reminiscent of Black Mirror to explore the blurring of reality and fantasy in our increasingly virtual world.

The protagonist, a typical office worker, discovers a device that promises to transport her to a parallel universe. Initially, she treats it as a mere marketing ploy, but her curiosity gets the better of her, and she decides to give it a try. As she falls asleep, she finds herself transported to a mysterious and enchanting world, unlike anything she has ever experienced before.

At first, the protagonist is fascinated by her newfound adventure, exploring the wonders of this parallel universe and meeting new and intriguing characters. However, as time goes on, she begins to realize that her dream world is slowly taking over her waking life. She finds herself spending more and more time in the dream world, neglecting her responsibilities and relationships in the real world.

As her fantasy becomes more intense, it begins to encroach on her waking life, causing conflicts and disruptions. She starts to experience strange phenomena, such as seeing visions of the dream world in her daily life and having dreams that feel more real than reality.

The protagonist's journey in Red Dust, White Snow is a cautionary tale about the dangers of losing oneself in fantasy. It explores the blurred line between reality and fantasy, and how our desires and obsessions can consume us, leading to drastic consequences. The novel also raises important questions about the nature of consciousness, identity, and the power of dreams.

Through its vivid and captivating storytelling, Red Dust, White Snow offers a thought-provoking exploration of the human psyche and the complexities of the human experience. It is a must-read for anyone who has ever wondered what it might be like to escape from their ordinary lives and embark on a journey of self-discovery and adventure.

Weight: 172g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781914148408