The Vanishing Café

The café had a mystical – almost holy – vibe. It’s where Nina - the narrator, had felt most alive. It was an intriguing place with a mix of quirky ‘regulars’ that helped shape the beliefs and personality of Nina after the death of her beloved grandmother.

It was in the café that Nina had met people who had opened her eyes to the world and to the worlds behind the world. Nina finally found the answers to difficult questions amidst the array of cafe goers, including the philosophical James, the enigmatic Buddhist, Eric, and the temperamental Brazilian café owner, Davla. They were small-p philosophers, Tarot-card readers, wise misfits and inspired eccentrics. Their personal stories help Nina in her search for the 'truth' as she embarks on a magical journey through her imagination, brought to life in the café. Her questions about faith, life and death, mingled with the stories of everyday losses and joys, stir the café to provide answers in very unusual ways.

But when Nina returns to the café after a five-year absence, she finds that it has closed down. Had its red canopy truly shaded a doorway to higher consciousness? Or had it all just been her imagination?