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Kingdom Under the Pillow

Where Forgotten Dreams Still Shine

By Lacen Published 9 months ago 3 min read

In an invisible world to humans, where children's dreams are carefully woven, there was a strange kingdom called "Dentalis". It was a one-of-a-kind kingdom; home to charming creatures that were nourished by the dreams crafted by children during their sleep. These dreams, which pulsated with life, represented the kingdom's energy and the secret to its survival. Every new dream birthed a glowing crystal in the sky, but as dreams stopped, the kingdom began to fade.

Layla, an eight-year-old girl, had started to feel that something strange was happening around her. At one point, she used to dream of the most beautiful adventures, and those dreams would come to life in the "Dentalis" kingdom. But over time, her dreams began to fade, as though they were becoming rarer in her life.

One morning, Layla woke up to the sound of her mother's mobile phone ringing, and when she entered the kitchen, she found her father staring at his computer screen with full concentration, while she was alone in her room, singing to herself, holding a pencil, and enjoying coloring pictures of the butterflies she loved.

At school, things weren't any better. Her classmate kept telling her about the new electronic games and the phone screens that occupied everyone's attention. Layla, however, still enjoyed holding her paintbrush and coloring her own world.

But one night, something extraordinary happened. While Layla was sleeping in her bed, she placed her baby tooth under her pillow as she always did. But this time, something unexpected occurred. Suddenly, a blue light began to flow from beneath the pillow, covering the entire room. Meanwhile, a voice was heard from the depths of the darkness.

"Finally, you’ve arrived."

Those words marked the beginning of an unexpected adventure. Layla, who could hardly believe her eyes, found herself in a brand-new world, the "Dentalis" kingdom. A world of floating crystals and glowing bridges, where nothing seemed impossible. The place was filled with life, and every corner of it held a special magic.

Before her was a small creature named "Timbz", a creature made of sugar threads and delicate wings. He came to welcome her.

"You’re in the 'Dentalis' kingdom, the place where dreams live," Timbz said eagerly.

At first, Layla was shocked and confused, but soon she discovered that her dreams, which had been fading, were the very foundation of this kingdom. If children stopped dreaming, the kingdom would eventually disappear.

Timbz took her on a tour of the kingdom, where she saw glowing bridges, trees that laughed when touched, and rivers that changed colors. But finally, they reached the heart of the "Dentalis" kingdom, where Layla saw a massive crystal glowing with immense energy. This was the source of life for the kingdom.

"This crystal represents the power of children's dreams. But… something strange is happening. The decline of dreams in the human world is affecting us here. We're in danger," said Timbz sadly.

As Layla pondered the situation, she said resolutely, "I won’t let the kingdom of dreams die. I have to save it!"

As she tried to use her imagination to restore the lost dreams, a creature called "Forgetfulness" appeared. It was a massive being made of shadows and ink, feeding on the absence of dreams. Its goal was to destroy everything colorful and alive in this world.

With each step Layla took, she found herself facing a new challenge, with tasks that required strength and courage. But with every challenge, her imagination grew, and she was able to manifest things she once thought impossible in the world of dreams.

In the end, Layla realized that dreams only live in the hearts of those who believe in them. And when she fully believed in her dream, the crystal ignited once again, and the "Dentalis" kingdom became brighter than ever. Forgetfulness receded, and the children's world returned to its former glory.

When Layla returned to her real world, she discovered that dreams, despite the challenges they face in this technological age, remain the most important force in the life of every child.

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The End

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About the Creator

Lacen

I am a storyteller who breathes life into parallel dimensions, where words become portals to uncharted realms.

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  • Momoka9 months ago

    Thank you for this work.

  • Momoka9 months ago

    A wonderful and enjoyable story. I hope to see it in an animated film. It will be an amazing film. Good luck.

  • popo9 months ago

    A very beautiful fictional story. Well done. Continue.

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