The Fresh 5 Second Writing Prompt Challenge - Another World
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Claudia was having dreams or visions, every night...
They held onto her so that she couldn't sleep. Life became unreal and it was from these weird dreams that she couldn't escape.
In this dream, she reached out to someone who was bound to her - someone close. But this person, this man, was unable to speak. He was unable to tell her who he was. Unable to say his name.
When he looked into her eyes - he would have an unbearable longing. He would want to reach out and touch her. As she tried to do so, she would wake up. It seemed like they were never meant to be able to connect.
She had to get some normality about her life. She thought she was going crazy and went to see a psychologist, then a psychiatrist. No one had any answers. They all analyzed her childhood and explored her mind with different tests, but could not unravel this mystery. She was prescribed nighttime sedation, but it made no change overnight and then she was more tired of the daytime - so she stopped.
One day, just on a whim - she entered the parlour of a psychic - a medium who helps the people of this Earth to reach the other world. Claudia immediately felt the power that existed with this lady. She was the one who could finally help her.
They sat down and Claudia explained her problem. How she never slept properly at night.
The psychic, Lady Rose, looked at her closely. "You're not just trying to get in touch with someone close who passed away, are you!" This was a statement, not a question. "This person you're reaching out to is someone you have never met - it's someone you see in your dreams, but you can only see him. You can't get any closer."
Claudia knew then - "You can help me to connect with him, can't you?"
"Yes. Still, you have to ask yourself if you really want to."
"Of course I do. Why wouldn't I?"
"Just be sure - that's all."
It was expected there would be spells or chants, some sort of trance brought onto her. Nothing of the kind occurred. She was just given a water bottle. "Here - have a drink"
Claudia complied. Next thing she knew and she was back in another place; in a time of tranquility. There was the man of her dreams - he reached out to her and finally they were able to touch. She closed her eyes and felt him, she could feel down every inch of his lean, muscular body. This is where she is meant to be. By his side.
He looked her in the eyes. "This is another world and soon you will need to go back, Claudia. I love you, I have always loved you, but I can't ask you to stay with me here forever."
"I don't care about my past life. I'm meant to be here - with you."
He smiled. "Alright. Just stay by me and I will never let you go."
She quickly asked: "By the way - what is your name?"
He laughed. "It is so good to finally tell you! My name is Zafero. Just call me Zaf."
"Okay..."
Back in Lady Rose's parlour, the girl had finally fallen asleep. Into a deep coma where her heartbeat and breaths began to slow down. For the sake of being seen to do the right thing, the psychic eventually called 911. Only after it made no difference. Claudia finally had peace.
Thank you to @mikepm74 for running this competition and to @katalinaooma for such a beautiful artwork.
If anyone else wants to try the competition, this is the link (be quick - time is running out!)
https://steemit.com/contest/@mikepm74/the-fresh-5-second-writing-prompt-challenge-30-steem-in-prizes