Writing Prompt: Waking Up in a Dream

@SoulfullyAButterfly

"Is there really and actually more to life that what we can see with our eyes? Aside from that which can be explained by scientology and research, is there something in this life... in this world... in this universe... that no one would be able to explain or have a definition for? as human beings, is it possible to finally, one day know everything about the universe and how and why we exist?" - NewYorker11

Life is great

Life is good.

Whatever Life brings

Be great about it

Do not be sad.

Light was dancing around her and she felt like she could mold it and shape it into what she wanted if she so wished. The sky was filled with pastel pinks and blues. The land seemed to be made of candy and there were flying donuts with angel wings. It had to be a dream. There was no way that this could be real. But if it was a dream, she might as well have fun with it while she could...

@SoulfullyAButterfly

As the first rays of dawn illuminated the world, Sarah awoke to find herself standing in the midst of a dream she had always longed for: a world where dreams could be touched, shaped, and brought to life...

Sarah was amazed, she couldn't believe it. She was so shocked and also confused to see her dream, her so longed dream, come true.

The day before her dream came true, she was in a dark place, a very dark place, where there was not good a single bit of hope for this world to get better. She always aspired to achieve something, something which would make her parents, her family, her teachers, the people she knew, proud of her and would praise her. One thing that she could be proud of, this was the only thing she wanted. This is all she wanted.

But the world isn't fair to anyone, is it? The world doesn't work on our will. We are all in a rat race, striving for that one piece of food. It doesn't matter about who fails to reach it and has to go hungry for the day, or maybe two. She was forever stuck in that seemingly never ending race, running and running to win for once. But she never gave up, she knew she couldn't.. She knew.

But this was all long back, she had lost all of her remaining hopes after failing to reach her goal every single time she tried to reach it...Until, she lost her most important part needed for it.

"I can't believe I reached here at last. This seemed impossible even somedays ago. This all seems like a dream, is this all even real? " she thought to herself.

Yeah, this just seems like a dream, but what happened before this was a nightmare, a horrible nightmare...

She remembered, though she didn't wanted to remember it at this wonder moment, but her past is a part of her.

Sarah had met with an accident one and a half year ago. A horrible accident. On her way back from school, while crossing the road, she was hit by a truck. The driver was drunk and wasn't paying any attention. Sarah managed to save herself, but her right leg got stuck between the broken parts of the truck. There was a pool of blood and people gathering around her, she was having trouble paying attention to anyone and the pain was unbearable. The last thing she remembered before fainting was the sirens..

When she woke up in the hospital, she was was tied to some tubes and and a oxygen mask on her face. She tried to get up, but just as she tried to curl up her legs, she coul.. Couldn't feel here right leg!! She was so shocked that she went full numb and couldn't take it, she busted out crying, she shouted in pain, the pain kept in her heart, her pain of knowing she couldn't achieve her dream anymore, she can't make anyone proud anymore....

"Sarah? Sarah! Hello? Are you hearing me? "

She came back to her senses, yeah that was long back but still feels like yesterday. If it hadn't been for her friend Natasha and her therapist, she still had been stuck in that nightmare and still would have been thinking about what to do anymore...

"Yeah, yes, I am hearing you Natasha, yes this view is really mesmerizing. "

She said it, while watching the sun rise from the east, spreading the golden rays upon the snow and the cold breeze touching her hair, making her feel accomplished and at peace.

She had, at last, after training non stop, even after losing ones of her legs, had climbed the summit of earth,

The Everest.

She has woke up from her nightmare now, and is now living her dream of so long, hoping to inspire others to achieve their dreams...

-Taru

Partially based on a true story.

@SoulfullyAButterfly

I’m not quite sure how many words I’m supposed to do for this lollll

As the first rays of dawn illuminated the world, Sarah awoke to find herself standing in the midst of a dream she had always longed for: a world where dreams could be touched, shaped, and brought to life.

she then walks outside of her bedroom, being greeted with snuggles and nuzzles by Astro, her cat, she leans down to pet him, immediately feeling comforted by his purring, before standing back up and walking towards the kitchen, refilling his bowl with some tuna wet food, finally making her way to her bedroom again to get ready for the day, she opens what seems to be a magical thick journal Sarah has adorned with leaves and small shells on the cover, she decides to check the weather outside and put her shoes on, having Astro follow her footsteps outside, the light, slightly warm wind flows by, having the crisp breeze of summer illuminate her garden, she then walks outside and heads towards the rain forest right near her magical cottage, feeling intrigued to make her dreams happen, she hesitates as she heard a rustle in a nearby bush “What was that?!..” Sarah thought, she stood further from the bush to realize it was nothing other then a small squirrel popping outside of it, feeling relieved she bravely continued her journey into the forest, getting closer and closer to her desired destination, however, she is yet again stopped by noticing a bear in the distance, she takes a breath deeply and walks away from another direction, cautiously avoiding any steps that could make loud noise, when she thought she was far enough she quickly ran and race through into the forest, sunset falls and she starts to pant, just then, she saw gleaming light in the distance, it came from a lovely miniature town, she feels happy and content, knowing she was finally where she wanted to be, she continued to run towards the destination, stopping by a well to rest, lifting the bucket up to drink some water, taking out some food she packed for herself, aswell as feeding Astro his own meal and some water, suddenly, she gets frightened by hearing footsteps nearing her, “Sarah?.. What are you doing here all alone?” said a calm familiar voice, she felt safe knowing it was her older brother, Samuel, he allowed her to stay over for the night in his cottage, sunrise nears and Sarah’s already awake, Samuel then asks “What brings you here in this town? I haven’t heard from you for quite some time” Sarah began nervously, “I’ve been wanting to visit a long distance friend of mine and they just so happened to be here, we’ve been sending letters to one another aswell..” Samuel raised a brow suspiciously “And who would this “friend” be?” She sighed “Her name is Gabriela, we’ve known each other for two years now.” hearing her response he laughed slightly, “If you say so, just let me know if you need anything else.” he said before leaving his house, she too, leaves excitedly, wanting to meet this mysterious “Gabriela”..

(should I make a part 2 to this? :o)

As the first rays of dawn illuminated the world, Sarah awoke to find herself standing in the midst of a dream she had always longed for: a world where dreams could be touched, shaped, and brought to life.

Fred came up behind her, put his arms round her, kissed her on the neck and said "you are fantastic". They stood there, watching the sun rise, in peace and harmony.

I love you, Fred.

Please heart me so I will write something tomorrow :)

@SoulfullyAButterfly

As the first rays of the moon illuminated the world, @Barltik2065 finds himself standing in the midst of a dream he had longed for. It is a world where dreams as such, could be touched, shaped, and brought to life.

This world is familiar in strange ways. Barltik2065 glanced here and there. Nothing unusual about this world. Buildings of Spanish influence. Cobblestone style streets. People walking here and there. “How is this a dream? Maybe I am not dreaming? But something is off.” Barltik2065 thought to himself in a confusing manner.

Cling Ting, Barltik2065 heard this metallic sound off to his left. That was when he noticed Winston. It was his dog tags on his collar. He is his faithful companion, always at his side. Winston always brings a smile inside you each time you gaze into those eyes. Dogs are magical beasts.

Barltik2065 continues at a slow gate and that nagging touch at the edge of his conscience continued. Slowly pecking here and there reminding him. Reminding me of what? Maybe who? Winston noticed the internal conflict going on with Barltik2065. Winston kind of side stepped to bump into him. Barltick2065 suddenly aware again of Winston, unconsciously reached down to touch Winston. They reached one of those Ma & Pa coffee shops and sat down. Winston sat down and curled up leaning against Barltik2065’s leg. Dogs like to lean against their master, they need to be closer.

Barltik2065 looked up to find a waiter there, “Coffee and water for my Dog, Winston, please”. Waiter looked mildly confused and walked away and returned with a coffee cup and glass of water. Waiter walked away without saying a word. Barltik2065 shrugged and put the glass of water down so Winston could drink from it. Slopping water all over the cobblestone sidewalk, Winston got his fill and laid back down against Barltik2065’s leg with a grunt. Winston grunts when he is happy and content with his master.

Barltik2065 stroked Winston with one hand unconsciously while sipping his coffee. Then it hit him. Barltik2065 went rigid and stiff as he sat straight. A wave a cold chills went down his spine. The hair on his arms raised. Winston sat up and stared at Barltik2065. Barltik2065 had dreamt he had moved to Portugal. Why else would there be people up at this time walking the streets like normal. Culture here is different than America. Why else did the waiter look at him funny while ordering a water for Winston? If I am here …. Then ….

Barltik2065 awoke. Sir Winston staring at him. You can see the concern and understanding in Winston’s eyes. Barltik2065 pet him reassuringly. Winston laid down against him. Almost like a little extra pressure against him. And that is when he noticed the comforting sound of Barltik2065’s spouses sleep machine.
Was it a dream or was that a nightmare??
What do you think?

@SoulfullyAButterfly

Usually a place where you can't let anyone out of your sight... Or, you could spend the rest of your time trying to find them again.

Usually a place where you can't explore outside your path... Or, everything stops making any sense, and you're caught up in chaos.

Usually a place where abilities may manifest, but you won't have full control over them.... Or, if you do, you'll wake up just as it gets good.

Usually a place where you may feel like you have to use a bathroom... Or, not. Just don't ever go into the bathrooms in a dream.

But she'd surpassed all of that today.

She was more than lucid,

This world could be hers.

The ultimate destination.

As the first rays of dawn illuminated the world, Sarah awoke to find herself standing in the midst of a dream she had always longed for: a world where dreams could be touched, shaped, and brought to life.

She was ,however, not asleep she felt the most awake she had in a very long time. It was the fully awake one feels after being scared awake. Her heart was beating fast as she tried to take in her surroundings and make sense of her situatuon.

What had happened? Why was she here and why did she know so much about this place and yet so little. Sarah could sense this new dream power, but her very core could feel that with this power came responsibility. There was alot about this place she did not understand and she had no travel guide, no Google, welcome station full of brochures.

Sarah finally calmed her mind from the overwhelming senses she was talking in, and was finally able to actually see her surroundings in the way she was accustomed to seeing. She looked about and saw she was in the center of a green space with several paths meeting at a garden. Down one path there was a large stone gazebo like structure with a small fountain across from its entrance. It looked innocent enough so she proceeded there.

Along the way a strange though popped into her head and in a split second she was seeing the path glowing a opalescent mixture of colors. Realizing it was a manifestation of a though that had crossed her mind she was almost frozen with terror. Sarah hastened her pace to take shelter in the gazebo, where she hoped to find some calm, or insight while sitting beside the fountain.

Sitting beside the fountain Sarah became determined to calm herself and gain control over her fearfulness before something from that part of her thoughts manifested as the lighted path had from her sense of wonder. The light dimmed back where she had begun walking and now gathered to light the interior of the gazebo, as if the interior of its dome had been line with a layer of multicolored light.

Sarah was hungry, she thought about food but was concerned of the repercussions of congering a feast. What are the dynamics of food here. Was there enough for everyone? Would a feast deprive others elsewhere? She sat by the fountain listening water cascading over its many layers of white rocks that were seemingly meant to reflect the light in the dome. As Sarah's thoughts slowed she took in the light play on and through the water and rocks. Lost in this for long moments she did not know precisely when the platter with the food appeared on a flat stone in the center of the fountain. It was a small oblong platter with a just right assortment of fruit, nuts small veggies and some items she did not recognize. They were perhaps small shortbreads filled with something and they were encircling a dish of water in the center of the platter.

Sarah considered possible risks, and decided she needed to be bold if she was to survive in this new mysterious place. Eating had crossed her mind she had considered various risks and then a modest meal had come to her, she decided this might indicate she was moving forward in an acceptable manner. The next moments were lost while she ate, drank and watched and listened to the water over the rocks. She pondered her five senses and how . ...then it dawned her that she was naked. At that moment the dreamlike light in the dome of the gazebo settled on her enrobing her in a layer of opalescent light.