The Garden of Forking Paths (short story)

"The Garden of Forking Paths" by Jorge Luis Borges explores themes of time, choice, and perception through a complex narrative. It follows a spy during World War I who discovers that a German spy has an elaborate, non-linear book that presents multiple possible outcomes and timelines, symbolizing diverging paths. The story uses the metaphor of a labyrinthine garden to illustrate how every decision branches into different realities. It highlights how our understanding of events may be limited, and emphasizes the interconnectedness of choices and their consequences across multiple possible worlds.