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The Forest

A few months ago, I was exploring through a book my sister had given me a long time before. This book
provoked many anticipating topics about different realms and ways one can travel to that existence by

learning certain methods. While I was reading, I came across one method that seemed to almost glisten,

and it instantly grabbed my attention. This method was called “shifting”. Shifting works exactly like its
name. After learning the proper breathing techniques, you fall asleep to find yourself shifted into the

realm you desire. I practiced constantly for a few days and finally succeeded.

When I woke up in my dream, I found myself standing in a deep forest. There were tall trees

everywhere, almost like there wasn’t any place for me to step. The crisp air entered through my nostrils,

and I felt relief after each breath. I had nothing to do but learn more about this forest, so I slowly

started walking. This was no ordinary forest. There were kinds of plants and fruits with extraordinary
shapes and sizes. I had never seen it. They seemed mythical like they belonged in an enchanted forest.

As I was walking, exploring this forest, every step I took surprised me, I came to this tree which seemed

to call my name. I stopped to get a closer look at it, and something baffled me for a moment. I was

stopped by a mix of humans and horses. This was like no other creature I’d encountered before. It was
very tall and intimidating to look at.

We stared at each other for a while, and it almost scared me, knowing that it could see me even though
it was in my dream. It then called for me in a soothing voice to come closer. I hesitated for a moment,

but I stepped forward. It was glimmering gold skin, piercing blue eyes, and long dark hair. He

introduced himself to me,e and I was relieved to find out that he was friendlier than he seemed.

We walked for what seemed like hours. He told me everything about this magical forest, the dangers

that lurk in the dark, the fruits that let you possess abilities, and the creation of this forest, and he asked

me about how I ended up here. I told him about everything I did to come here, and he was very
surprised to hear. As we came nearer to the path that leads you out of the forest, we exchanged our last

glances to each other when he mentioned I would be welcome anytime here. I started walking down the

path,h and after a few seconds, I woke up in my bed happily, feeling like I just had one of the best

dreams of my life.
M. Narangoo 11C