The Space Between Seconds--Echo Begins

Strange glitches in time are easy to ignore—until someone goes missing. Maya’s college life is ordinary, but small inconsistencies begin to surface: seconds that don’t move right, reflections that hesitate, devices that fail without reason. When a senior vanishes, Maya and her friends discover the existence of a hidden reality between moments. The Echo Layer observes those who notice it, and once it does, escape is never guaranteed. This story is a slow-burn sci-fi mystery trilogy featuring a strong female lead, subtle psychological horror, and a rule-based hidden world revealed piece by piece.