A 3k bittersweet short story about the confusing feelings of love. Features two Source Dragons – Aria and Mizu.
Coming to the festival was a mistake and likely not the last one he’d make tonight. He couldn’t even begin to guess why he’d let Mizu talk him into going.
As he landed on the beach and shifted into his humanoid form, Aria toyed with the idea of leaving. Mizu wasn’t around. Mizu would never know he arrived. He could just make up an excuse when he saw him 100 years later for the next centennial gathering of the Source Dragons. He’d certainly have enough time.
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Separate from the world of Ellosia (or is it?), is my 1.5k entry into The Write Practice‘s 2020 Fall Short Story contest with the theme of “Boundless”. It’s about visiting those you’ve lost in the world of dreams where your imagination is limitless.
Two fans stir the air, one on the ceiling and one on my side of the bed, as I set the alarm for the early hour of 6 a.m. It’s already after 11 on a work night. With one press of a finger, the white noise machine activates, drowning out the bumps of the night.
I need to fall asleep quickly. And yet, as I climb under the light-weight blanket and close my eyes, sleep eludes me, dancing just out of reach like the dark blotches floating behind my eyelids.
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