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~036: A dream

Penulis: Yakira Springs
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Calla

“Where am I?” I say, but my voice sounds strange, like it’s bouncing around the thick, dark forest. The entire place is too quiet, I don’t remember walking into the trees, but I know I must have fallen asleep minutes ago after reading...How did I end up here?

"Wait, is this a dream? But people don't even realize they are dreaming until they wake up."

It feels like I’m watching myself from far away, like I’m some outsider seeing a scene on a screen. I try to move, but my legs are glued to the ground, like they’re made of stone. The cold air bites at my skin, but there’s no wind. Just the sharp, earthy scent of wet leaves.

Then the forest behind me is on fire, the fire burns so bright with violence, it licks the air, burning everything that stands in its way, trees, dry leaves, the underbrush. The heat hits me, slightly burning my skin.

My heart kicks in, pounding so hard I’m sure it’ll burst through my chest. I try to run but my legs refuse to listen.

“Come on, Calla,” I grit my
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