Root: Part IV, Chapter 14

In the interface between worlds, Hasta learns more than she cares to know about the nature of her universe—and about the nature of her own self.

For more on this project, please see “This Year a Serial Takes Root.”

14.0 Hasta

“What?” Hasta said, stunned. She shook her head, not wanting to take in what he was telling her. “No, no, wait, you don’t understand. Everyone there’s like me! You need to save everyone.”

“No,” said Donald, “you don’t understand. I’m not omnipotent. I can’t work magic.” He ges…