You Were My New Dream Novels & Stories

He chuckled and admitted that it was probably overkill, since New York didn’t harbor the big bad bears and other beasts to the extent Montana did, but it was better to be safe than sorry. His explanation was enough to get me to relax and allow my body to heal through sleep. In truth, I wasn’t in a hurry to wake up. My dreams had changed quite a bit since the attack. They were still filled with Marc, but, instead of us always making love, there were outings, dinners, and long walks in the woods tossed into the mix. Little by little, my dreams helped me release the disappointment and pain of being so blatantly used and dumped by Joshua.

"Ever since we were kids, you've been breathing down my neck, controlling every little thing I do. Who the hell do you think you are? "I let you have your way half the time, but can you just leave me alone already? I'm exhausted. Sometimes, I think the gossip was right. No wonder you were abandoned. Who could put up with a jinx like you?" A wave of intense nausea rolled through my empty stomach, a bitter lump forming in my throat. I couldn't throw up or swallow it. The ten-year-old Diana, the 17-year-old Diana... I had spent years trying to fuse all those cherished versions of her into the woman standing before me.

Nothing worked, though, so after an hour, I went up to my room, brushed my teeth, and laid down. I grabbed my phone and texted Blaze to let him know something urgent had come up that I needed to deal with and that I wouldn't be there tomorrow. I dimmed my lights and put some relaxation music on, and fell asleep. The peace was short-lived when I woke from a bad dream two hours later. In my dream, I lost Kaysen and the babies. In the end, I had no one. Kaysen* Tanner is not going to take my news well. I'm not taking it well. One minute there was a possibility of me having cervical cancer, and the next, I was pregnant with twins.

Kris laid in bed, eyes wide, staring at the ceiling. She never experienced that type of dream before. It felt so real. Reaching mindlessly to the nightstand, she grabbed her vape, taking a long drag and holding it in. She exhaled, letting her shoulders drop and her eyes close. She thought about the events as they played out in her dream. She was giving a tattoo. It was a beautiful design she made specifically for Elena. They kept locking eyes, making it too hard for her to concentrate.

Whatever happens, we face it together. Relief washed over Levi instantly. He grinned like an overjoyed puppy, curling into my arms before leaning in and pressing a soft kiss against my lips. That night, I had a dream. I saw myself being dragged back to the Grant family estate. Silas had prepared a wedding gown for me, forcing me into a marriage I didn't want. Vivian sat in a chair with an eerie smile. My hands were tied, so my struggles were useless. Despair settled deep in my chest—I could already see the miserable fate awaiting me.

Naomi and Wayne stood at the center, each holding a child, looking every bit the picture of a perfect family of four. I stood silently in the crowd, watching that scene. Taking a bite of matcha cake, the sweetness on my tongue turned bitter. Without sparing them another glance, I walked out of the hotel. Sliding into the car Wayne had once given me with matching license plates, the cold voice of the system filled my head, and dizziness overtook me. "Host, your departure time has arrived. Countdown: three, two, one…" I closed my eyes. From that moment on, Arden Sharpe no longer existed in this world.

Maybe he had never been treated like that before, but slowly, the calls stopped. The messages also went silent. At last, I could start adjusting to a new life. At first, it felt strange being in an unfamiliar place and a brand-new job all by myself. However, little by little, I realized I could actually find joy in it. Life began to feel meaningful and purposeful again. The part of me that had been suppressed for years was finally breaking free. Sometimes, though, my thoughts would drift back to the past, to those unforgettable moments that had carved themselves into my heart.

"I wanted you to give me a younger brother so I could boss him around. But since you've given me a younger sister, I have no other choice but to spoil her rotten." I was suddenly overwhelmed with happiness as I gazed at Jasper, Lyanna, and my new baby, all of whom were wearing carefree smiles. It turned out that happiness was truly a simple thing to achieve. As long as I had my loved ones with me, there would be no end to my happiness. The right person would always be waiting for you on your path forward in life. As long as you were brave enough to forge your own path, you were bound to come across the happiness that belonged solely to you.

His presence always did that thing to the air, made it heavier, made my heartbeat forget how to behave. He looked down at me. “They’re shipping us.” I swallowed. “Relentlessly.” He nodded. I whispered. “This is a nightmare.” Dream’s mouth curved slightly. “This is hilarious.” I stared. “Hilarious?” He leaned in a little. “You should see what they’re saying.” “I did see what they’re saying!” Dream’s eyes flickered with warmth. “And?” “And I want to evaporate.” He chuckled. The sound hit me unfairly. Then, because the universe hates me, my phone buzzed again.

Send in a response if you are still interested. A big smile spreads on my lips, and I cover my mouth as a big squeal leaves me. My dream was finally coming true!