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Chapter 3 - What is Dream?

Sleepless

I fear someone is watching.

It feels suffocating.

My heart is beating,

Faster than running.

 

Right now, I miss sleeping.

I hope I won't hear someone singing.

Send help; I am breaking.

Someone is here waiting.

 

There's no hope for consulting.

For I am trembling

A force undermining.

My whole body is shaking.

I can't keep myself together whenever I encounter this unfortunate experience. Why do I suddenly wake up randomly from around 1 am to 3 am? Running in my dream felt like running on a treadmill with heights on. You are aware that a mysterious creature is approaching behind you. Its presence gives you chills all over your body yet you're helplessly running stationary despite your efforts; you can't outrun the monster. 

I tried to forcibly wake myself up, and it worked. I checked the time, and it was 7 am. I quickly ran out of the house to get some air. I was on my knees catching my breath. A child suddenly appeared in front of me and asked me to take her home. We took a quick walk and entered her house. 

From the looks of it, the house seemed to look simple from the outside, but when I got in, it was spacious. I had a gut feeling I was still dreaming. I looked at the nearby window and ran towards it. I looked back and realized I left her behind. I suddenly bumped my face on the window. It was locked, I looked beside me, and the child was staring at me, and her eyes grew.

I blinked, and she was gone. I looked out the window, and she was outside. Instantly there was an unknown force banging on the door. I scanned my surroundings for an exit point, but everything was locked shut. I froze and was curious what was behind the door? 

Luckily once the door banged open, a flash-bang hit me. I heard the alarm on my clock, and it was 7 am. I got up and looked out the window. It was an amazing view. I can see the mountains and clouds close to me. There are other houses within that mountain. I knew I was still dreaming. I took my time and relaxed in that wonderful place. The night came, and I went to bed. 

I woke up at 7 am again, but I pondered why was it still dark outside? I looked outside the window and saw the monster entering the gate of my house. I trembled with fear and cover myself with a blanket. I forcibly woke myself again, and it worked. 

I woke up at 7 am; this time, my body was slaughtered by a mob of mad people, and my house was burning. I saw everything fall apart. My soul suddenly kept falling endlessly; until I was transferred to a new body. 

I heard a noise outside my room, and my friends called me for breakfast. We ate, talked, and had fun for the rest of the week. Later on, they had to leave, and I felt sad. 

 

Miss

I miss you guys already.

I wish we could spend more time together. 

I must have embraced you all longer,

before we all set apart. 

 

I know we will meet again.

When that time comes 

let us maximize the moments we have for each other. 

I hope to see you all at the soonest.

 

A phantom appeared and brought me out of that dream. I gaze at the wonders of the current. The ghost said I was drowning from the dream current. The dream current looked like an aurora. Once you step inside, you can travel to the past, future, and other dimensions, or universes. Time does not exist in this place. You can only observe what has been pre-written within the dream current. 

You can still explore, control, and do whatever you want, but it does not affect anything in your reality unless you are stuck from within and die. The job of the phantom is to guide us back into our reality through the dream current. 

The current can be merciless sometimes, and a phantom may slack, dropping us through the journey. Finally, this was it. I woke up and checked the time on my phone, and it was exactly 7 am. I walked slowly and took a breather outside my house. I glanced at my hands, touched my face, and looked at the sky. I felt the breeze pass through me. 

I still ponder if I am dreaming or not, but I do not mind at this point since I can't feel the presence of the mysterious creature. Now I try to focus on myself. 

 

ME

I like writing.

But I am lazy at reading.

Pictures I am up for taking,

mostly when nature is waving.

 

Sports I love playing,

specifically, football and cycling.

I go for gaming,

but I wish I am better at drawing.

 

Open your eyes and witness the significant things in front of you. Treasure it while it is with you. Good luck in the journey of mystery.

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