Conquest of Magic

Part 5

After a few days.

As I stepped into the dark room, the moon shone dimly through the clouds, illuminating my path. The surroundings felt familiar, yet unfamiliar at the same time. My heart raced as I made my way through the maze of twists and turns, driven by an unknown force. Suddenly, I found myself standing before a massive golden door.

"Am I in heaven?" I whispered to myself.

Trembling with anticipation, I reached out and placed my hand on the door handle. To my surprise, the door creaked open of its own accord, revealing a lush and vibrant garden beyond. I stepped forward, drawn in by the enchanting beauty of this fairy tale world.

As I wandered through the rows of fragrant flowers, a soft and melodious voice called out my name, "Kristen!" My heart leapt with joy and excitement as I spun around, searching for the source of the voice.

As the mysterious man approached me I was completely captivated by his stunning appearance and graceful movement as if he was a prince from a fairy tale.

He stood just a foot away from me, and I was struck by the beauty of his face. His velvety smooth skin and deep dimples in his cheeks took my breath away, and I couldn't help but feel lost at the length of his black eyelashes. I looked up into his mesmerizing hazel-brown eyes, and I was struck by the intensity of his gaze. I found myself drawn to his brown eyes that glowed in the moonlight clearly captivating.

He took another step closer to me, and I felt my heart skip a beat as he placed his hands on my cheeks. Despite the chill in his hands, I could feel the heat beat rising in my skin under his touch. I placed my hands on my chest, trying to keep my breathing even. There was unseen force making me give into this man. Part of me wanted to pull away, but the other part want to forever remain in the presence of those eyes. 

Despite the fact that I had never met him before, I felt a strange sense of comfort in his presence. I was somehow drawn to him, and I couldn't help but feel like I was meant to be there with him, at that moment. A mild mist hazed around us and my senses began to feel more dream like. Everything around us seems to melt away and all that was left was me and him. 

"Who are you?" I asked. My voice came out like a fan girl looking at her idol. 

"Stanley." He replied with a grin that lit up his whole face.

I couldn't help but blush at the sound of his name and the charm in his voice.

He inched closer to me and took my hands in his. "You belong with me!" He said, his eyes shining with love and affection.

"My gorgeous Kristen." He whispered.  The corners of his mouth tugged upwards and i could feel his happiness. 

"I am coming for you!" His words echoed in my head as he leaned in and placed a soft kiss on my temple, sending shivers down my spine. My body seemed to react strongly to his touch, wanting it, needing it. 

I stood on my tiptoes and pressed my lips to his. My hands couldn't help but feel the warmth and the hardness of the muscles over his shirt. His eyes lit up as he pulled me in closer, deepening the kiss and igniting a fiery passion within me.

My eyes rolled back in my head and my lips parted allowing him more access without wasting a second his tongue moved inside my mouth. I have never experienced something like this ever in my life.

I started to feel breathless and he pulled away trying to get some air as well, his forehead leaning against mine. He brushed his cool fingers against my cheek and my breath hitched.

"Did you just steal my first kiss? He asked putting up a stern face but his smile crept out. I looked at him with a shocking expression. "You pulled the words out of me." He laughed.

As I stood there, staring into his eyes, I couldn't help but feel like this was the start of something beautiful and I couldn't wait to see where it would take us.

"He is the one," my heart spoke in my head.

His smile faded in a heartbeat, and his eyes were fixed on something behind me. There was a piercing pain in my heart before I could follow his eyes and turn back. A knife was poking out of my chest.

"No!" He screamed. I could hear him crying my name.

With a sharp crackling sound, I was suddenly pulled into the void. Suspended in stillness that existed outside of reality. My body was crushed by intense pressure, causing me to struggle for air. I was drifting in a dark peaceful haze somewhere between living and dying. I felt as though I was falling through an endless abyss. The wind howled past my ears as I was powerless against the force of gravity. My ears were ringing and my stomach churned with nausea. I tried to brace myself, clenching my eyes shut and feeling the pain pulsing on my forehead. Goosebumps rose on my skin as I felt completely vulnerable in the face of such overwhelming power. I could hear the faint echo of his voice calling out to me. I tried to hold on to that voice. 

Just as I thought I couldn't endure the terror any longer, a voice penetrated the darkness.

"Kristen... Get up! Kristen!" 

I jolted awake with a gasp, my lungs desperately inhaling air, my heart pounding with fear. I felt an awful sense of unease creeping up on me and slowly coiling around me. My eyes darted to the spot where I thought I had been stabbed, but to my relief, there was no wound.

I looked around, confusion and panic swirling inside me. It took a few moments for me to gather myself and understand what was happening. The fear left me shaken, but slowly, I began to calm down.

Another nightmare.

"Kristen, you scared the hell out of me... Did you get those terrible nightmares again?" Anne inquired.

"Yes." 

She sighed and asked. "Did you take your meds?" No, I answered, a little tiredly.

"Okay. Have it now." She hands me the tablet that I'm supposed to take if I have nightmares because it calms my nerves and puts me to sleep.

"Thanks, I am fine now, go to sleep, Anne," I said tiredly.

She gave me a worried glance and kissed the top of my head. "If you need anything, just call me, okay?" She said it with concern in her eyes. She drew my blanket up to my chin and added, "I'm right here."

I fell into a dreamless sleep instantly.

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