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The Dreamer's Pat

A journey between Realms

By Hicham BouhPublished 10 months ago 4 min read

Chapter 1: The Strange Dreams

Elara was 22 years old, living in a city where dreams were very important. People called dreamweavers special because they could shape and control the dreams of others. It was a big honor to be able to help people get rid of nightmares and make their dreams peaceful. Elara had this amazing gift, and she used it every day. But lately, something strange was happening.

For weeks now, Elara had been having dreams that felt different. They didn’t feel like her usual dreams. They felt real, but not in a good way. It was as if someone else was controlling them. She would wake up in a cold sweat, her heart racing, feeling confused.

One night, while she was sleeping, she dreamed of a mysterious woman. The woman was standing in the middle of a dark forest. She looked at Elara and said, “You are losing control of your dreams. If you don’t stop, it will ruin you.”

Elara woke up suddenly, feeling uneasy. She thought it was just a bad dream, but it kept happening. Each night, the dreams got more intense, and the mysterious woman appeared more often. The woman always gave her warnings, but Elara couldn’t understand them.

Chapter 2: The Strange Woman

The next day, Elara couldn’t shake the feeling of fear. She tried to focus on her work as a dreamweaver, helping people overcome their nightmares, but the strange dreams kept coming back. Every time she closed her eyes, she saw the woman from her dreams.

One night, Elara decided to talk to the woman in her dreams. She wanted to know why the woman kept warning her. The moment she spoke, the woman’s voice echoed in her mind, “You need to understand your powers. They are stronger than you think. Someone is controlling you through your dreams, Elara. You must find the truth.”

Elara didn’t know who the woman was, but she knew she had to learn more. The woman seemed to know something that Elara didn’t. But every time Elara tried to ask more questions, the woman would vanish, leaving only confusion behind.

Chapter 3: The Changing World

As the days passed, things started to change. People she had never met before would recognize her on the streets. They would greet her like they had known her for years. At first, Elara thought it was just a coincidence, but it happened more often. Even strangers seemed to know things about her—things she had never told anyone.

One evening, after a long day of helping people with their dreams, Elara went to her home, feeling more confused than ever. That’s when she found an old letter in her mailbox. The letter was from a place called the Dreamers’ Order, an ancient group of dreamweavers who had been watching Elara. The letter said they had been waiting for her to find them, as she was special, but the letter didn’t explain why.

Elara was scared. Who were these people? Why had they been watching her? What did it all mean?

Chapter 4: The Truth About Her Powers

Elara decided to visit the Dreamers’ Order. She needed answers. The moment she stepped inside their hidden building, she was surrounded by dreamweavers like herself. But these dreamweavers were different. They had been trained for years, and their powers were stronger than Elara’s.

The leader of the Dreamers’ Order, an old man with deep wrinkles, looked at Elara with serious eyes. “You are very powerful, Elara,” he said. “But you don’t understand the danger your powers bring. You are not the only one who can control dreams. There are others who want to use your ability for their own gain.”

Elara listened carefully as the old man explained everything. Her powers weren’t just a gift—they were a key to something much bigger. The woman who had been appearing in her dreams wasn’t just a random figure. She was part of something darker, a force trying to control Elara’s mind and use her to do terrible things.

Chapter 5: The Struggle Within

Elara now had a choice: she could learn to control her powers and stop the dark forces from taking over, or she could give in and let her mind be controlled. She was scared. She had always been able to help others with their dreams, but now she was the one who needed help.

As Elara practiced with the Dreamers’ Order, she learned to understand her powers better. She realized that she wasn’t just shaping dreams—she was connecting with people’s deepest thoughts and fears. Her mind was like a bridge between the real world and the dream world.

But every time she slept, the mysterious woman would return. “You cannot escape your destiny,” the woman would say. “You belong to me.”

Elara had to fight back. She knew she had to control her dreams or risk losing herself forever. But the more she struggled, the stronger the woman seemed to become.

Chapter 6: come soon . ..

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AdventureFantasyFictionHorrorMagical RealismMystery

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Hicham Bouh

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