Hi @gracielaacevedo.

I left the story open for 3 different interpretations. Linking the schizophrenic psychosis episodes to the extreme elevation of consciousness.

The story itself is an account of the inner thoughts of a Schizophrenic mind, with a twist that the typical delusional thinking of a schizophrenic ended up being a true "conspiracy theory".

The lens was the key that activated the schizophrenic genes. This is indicated by the protagonist's ability later on to get the psychotic episode without the need of the lens anymore. (And also hinted at by the relation to his grandfather and father)

The lens itself might be a little "magical" in that sense.

The ending inclines us to the latter. (The mother receives a call (as happened in the husband's disappearance). In this reading the story is left open.

I totally agree with you there. And 2570 words would have needed to become 5000 to achieve that. 😁

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my story @gracielaacevedo. I really appreciate it. ❤