Sandman's Lair - Your dream world.

The Vanished Musician

You wake up on soft green grass, to find yourself in a vast valley covered in beautiful flowers and greeted by warm sunlight. The warmth envelops you, and the gentle hum of violins playing somewhere in the distance adds a surreal charm. Though you know this is no reality, you gaze over in amazement at how vivid a lucid dream can be. The colors are brighter, the air crisper, the world around you almost too perfect.

However, unlike other lucid dreams, you can't seem to control this one. A twinge of unease gnaws at the back of your mind, but you push it aside, captivated by the surrounding beauty. You run over to the riverside and stare at your reflection in the crystal-clear water. Dozens of fish of brilliant colors and patterns swim below the surface, each one more mesmerizing than the last. The distant snow-capped mountains stand tall, their peaks reaching into the clouds. You feel a sense of pride in your imagination, marveling at the intricate details of your dream.

You gaze at the water again, but after a while, you see a figure walk past behind you in the reflection. You whirl around, heart pounding, but there's no one there. You scan the area, but you seem to be alone. The violins continue their enchanting melody, pulling your attention back. Never mind that.

Determined to find the source of the music, you walk towards its direction. The farther you walk, the louder it becomes, yet you never seem to reach it. The music is everywhere, surrounding you. The absurdity of the situation strikes you as funny, and you start laughing, your voice echoing through the valley. You love this world, and you wish you could never go back to boring reality.

As you lay down on the grass again, you notice the sun is speeding across the sky. Night falls swiftly, and you wonder how long this dream will last. You want to spend the best night of your life in the open, under the stars. To your right and left, you see forests stretching out into the distance.

You sit up in shock. A faint light flickers in the forest to your left, as if someone is holding a lantern. Excitement and curiosity bubble within you. Does your dream have other characters in it? Amazing, you think to yourself. You get up and run towards the light. But as you reach it, the one holding it seems to have vanished. The brightly lit lantern is left on the ground.

You pick it up and decide to go deeper into the forest. The atmosphere turns foggy and lonely, yet you feel multiple pairs of eyes darting at you. The trees and bushes seem ordinary, but there's an unsettling presence.

Wait, you see lights. Colorful, blinking lights.

You go towards them, and a while later, you are left in awe. A huge, slightly broken-down amusement park stands before you. The lights blink erratically, casting eerie shadows. The park in the absolute dark is a sight to see. Some rides are partly damaged, and a few mechanical pieces lie scattered on the ground.

You don't want to believe this. It is impossible. Could this really be your imagination? The violins' melody is now distant and warped, adding an unsettling undertone to the scene. You step forward, the sound of your footsteps echoing in the silence. The rusted rides creak in the wind, and the blinking lights create a surreal, almost nightmarish landscape.

You walk past a carousel, its once vibrant horses now faded and chipped. The Ferris wheel looms above, half of its lights flickering, the other half dark. A chill runs down your spine as you realize the park feels abandoned, yet there's a lingering sense of presence, like something unseen is watching you.

You continue exploring, each step filled with a mix of awe and dread. The dream has taken a darker turn, and the beauty of the valley feels like a distant memory. You can't shake the feeling that this place, with its broken lights and eerie silence, holds secrets you are not yet ready to uncover.

As you wander deeper, the music becomes a haunting whisper, and the shadows seem to move on their own. Your calm curiosity persists, but now it is tinged with a sense of unease. The line between dream and nightmare blurs, and you wonder if you will ever find your way back to the sunlit valley, or if you are destined to wander this eerie amusement park forever.