This is a retelling of a dream I had recently. I think it could make a good opening for a short story, perhaps about someone who is dying and subconsciously searching for a reason to continue living.
Flash Fiction
The Guardian’s Son
A boy raised in a hidden utopia faces a forbidden temptation. Entrusted with secrets by a mysterious guardian, his curiosity unlocks a world of wonders and consequences. As he navigates a life altered by a single choice, his journey blurs the lines between truth and loyalty, leading to an unexpected destiny.
Dog and Rat in Cohabitation
A cunning urban dog and a cautious rat form an unlikely alliance. They stash a precious jar of oil for winter in a community center, but temptation and deceit lurk. As the dog spins tales of godparent duties, their friendship faces the ultimate test. Will their partnership withstand the looming challenges of trust and survival in the city?
The Tech Prince and Digital Henry
In a city where technology meets fairy tale, a young heir loses his prized metallic sphere in a mysterious fountain. A robotic frog offers help, sparking a deal that intertwines their fates. As promises unfold, the line between the digital and the real blurs, leading to unexpected alliances and a journey that challenges the boundaries of friendship and magic in the modern world.
Hall of Heroes
A young gaming prodigy’s world is turned upside down by a life-threatening illness. Transported to a mysterious, snow-covered realm, he walks a path lined with statues of gaming legends, confronting his own legacy and potential.