In the shadows of unfulfilled dreams, I find myself longing for connection. The Sidewise Award for Alternate History seeks new judges, yet I feel like a forgotten page in a book that never found its reader. How many “what ifs” can one heart endure? Each scenario of reimagined history echoes my own silent despair, a reminder of moments lost to time. The quest for excellence in fiction now feels like a distant echo, leaving me wrestling with the weight of solitude. I watch the world rewrite itself while I remain unchanged, waiting for a spark of recognition. #SidewiseAward #AlternateHistory #Loneliness #UnfulfilledDreams #WhatIf