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The Dreamcatcher

Series 1 - The First Dream

By Afsal ShajiPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
The Dreamcatcher
Photo by Johannes Plenio on Unsplash

It was a warm summer night, and Emily lay in bed, exhausted from a long day at work. As she drifted off to sleep, she began to dream. In her dream, she found herself in a beautiful forest, surrounded by tall trees and lush greenery. As she looked around, she noticed a small, glowing object hovering just above the ground. It was a dreamcatcher.

Emily walked towards the dreamcatcher, feeling drawn to it. As she approached, she noticed that the webbing was made of a delicate, shimmering thread that seemed to glow with an otherworldly light. She reached out to touch it, but before she could, the dreamcatcher suddenly flew up into the air, and began to lead her through the forest.

As they walked, Emily felt as though she was floating, weightless and free. She saw things that she had never seen before - magical creatures, hidden waterfalls, and secret gardens. The dreamcatcher seemed to know exactly where to take her, leading her on a journey through a world beyond her wildest imagination.

Eventually, they came to a clearing, where a group of people were gathered around a bonfire. Emily recognized them as her family and friends, all of whom had passed away. They welcomed her with open arms, and she felt a sense of joy and peace that she had never experienced before.

As the night went on, they laughed, shared stories, and reminisced about old times. Emily felt a deep sense of love and connection with each and every one of them. She knew that this was where she truly belonged, and that she never wanted to leave.

But eventually, the dream began to fade, and Emily felt herself being pulled back to reality. As she opened her eyes, she saw the dreamcatcher hovering just above her bed. She reached out to touch it, but it disappeared before she could.

Emily sat up, feeling confused and disoriented. Had it all been a dream? She looked around her room, but everything was exactly as it had been before. And yet, she couldn't shake the feeling that what she had experienced was somehow real.

From that day on, Emily began to feel a strange connection to the dreamcatcher. Every time she slept, it would appear in her dreams, leading her on new adventures and showing her new wonders. She began to keep a journal, recording everything that she experienced, and slowly but surely, she began to understand that the dreamcatcher was not just a figment of her imagination - it was a doorway to a world beyond her own.

And so began Emily's journey as a Dreamcatcher - a person with the unique ability to travel through the world of dreams, guided by the magical object that had chosen her. She knew that there was much to learn and discover, and that she was only at the beginning of a long and incredible journey. But as she closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep, she felt a sense of excitement and wonder that she had never felt before. For in the world of dreams, anything was possible.As Emily delved deeper into the world of dreams, she began to uncover secrets and mysteries that she never could have imagined. She encountered creatures both beautiful and terrifying, and discovered places that defied all logic and reason. She learned to control her dreams, to manipulate the world around her, and to use the power of the dreamcatcher to unlock new abilities and skills.

But with great power came great responsibility. Emily soon realized that the world of dreams was not just a place of wonder and joy - it was also a place of danger and darkness. There were beings and forces that sought to do harm, and Emily knew that it was up to her to protect the world of dreams and all those who lived within it.

And so Emily became not just a Dreamcatcher, but a protector and guardian of the dream world. She knew that her journey would be long and difficult, but she also knew that she had the power and the will to face any challenge that lay ahead. For in the world of dreams, anything was possible, and Emily was ready to face it all.

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About the Creator

Afsal Shaji

story teller from india

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