Mixed Reality

I opened my eyes. It was all dark beyond the window, and the street lamps made the falling raindrops on the window look like stars in the dark sky. After a short moment I finally fully awoke, and realized that it was going to my stop. Hurriedly alighting and stepping into shelter together with the rest of the commuters, I immediately turned to my left and saw several rows of shoes neatly arranged on the curb, with a big sale sign among the row. Those poor quality shoes looked awkward with their retro design, it's no wonder they're on sale. However, I was mildly interested and swept my eyes across the bed of shoes, barely noticing a dark pair of shoes with white polka dots under the dim orange light. Realizing they're not worth my time and purchase, I looked straight ahead... and there I was, lying on the sofa in the living room in my house. I sat up with a splitting headache. The dark street felt so real it felt weird that I could awaken from that world into this.

If only there is any way of waking from this world.