The Version Who Stayed
Krispy
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – “A mirror to the soul.”
A deeply emotional novel about identity, memory, and the power of choice—perfect for fans of Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library and Emily St. John Mandel’s Sea of Tranquility.
What if the biggest “what if” of your...
Location:
United States
Description:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – “A mirror to the soul.” A deeply emotional novel about identity, memory, and the power of choice—perfect for fans of Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library and Emily St. John Mandel’s Sea of Tranquility. What if the biggest “what if” of your life wasn’t hypothetical? Auren Solven thought they had buried the past. But when dreams lead them to a forgotten bookstore and a mysterious antique mirror, they step into a world shaped by one decision they never made. In this parallel version of reality, everything seems better: a thriving career, a love that stayed, and a life that feels... almost perfect. But something isn’t right. As cracks begin to show, Auren must ask: Is this the life I was meant to live—or just a haunting echo of regret? As timelines blur and old wounds resurface, Auren must face the version of themselves they tried to forget—and decide what it truly means to stay. The Version Who Stayed is a genre-bending blend of emotional realism and speculative fiction. It’s for anyone who’s ever looked in the mirror and wondered what if. For fans of: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Thought-Provoking & Beautifully Written “There are books that entertain you, and there are books that understand you. This one does both.” – Elliot V., artist & reader of literary sci-fi Duration - 2h 23m. Author - Krispy. Narrator - David Van Der Molen. Published Date - Tuesday, 07 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Krispy ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:09
02 chapter outlines
Duration:00:06:45
03 acknowledgements
Duration:00:00:17
04 author's note
Duration:00:00:30
05 part i chapter 1 the anniversary
Duration:00:07:28
06 chapter 2 the bookstore
Duration:00:08:19
07 chapter 3 the quiet life
Duration:00:06:51
08 chapter 4 displacement
Duration:00:06:02
09 chapter 5 micah
Duration:00:06:31
10 chapter 6 resonance
Duration:00:04:12
11 chapter 7 the one who left
Duration:00:06:33
12 part ii chapter 8 echoes
Duration:00:05:01
13 chapter 9 the light between
Duration:00:06:43
14 chapter 10 the version who stays
Duration:00:06:41
15 chapter 11 the unspoken regrets
Duration:00:05:43
16 chapter 12 the fracture
Duration:00:08:02
17 chapter 13 mirror of memory
Duration:00:07:00
18 chapter 14 a life isn't a correction
Duration:00:06:16
19 part iii chapter 15 the farewell
Duration:00:07:09
20 chapter 16 the return
Duration:00:08:26
21 chapter 17 echoes
Duration:00:08:51
22 chapter 18 the bookstore again
Duration:00:07:55
23 chapter 19 the letter auren writes
Duration:00:05:38
24 chapter 20 the version who stays
Duration:00:06:28
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:16