Just a Dream (Once upon a Dream)
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Last published Sun, Apr 19, 2015
I laid there, infatuated by a single ray of sunlight shining down upon my face. It reflected against my smooth pale skin, awaking me. My light hazelnut colored brown eyes fluttered open slowly as I push my dark brown wavy hair out of my eyes causing it to cascade down my back into big beautiful curls.
I sat there for hours just staring at it. I looked around, realizing that I was unfamiliar with my surroundings until I finally persuaded myself to go and explore this breathtaking place. I have no idea where I am, how I got here, or why I was here. The only thing I know is that I want to stay.
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Rosalinda Garcia thought she had the perfect life. Her parents lived a comfortable life ( minus the violent arguments), a brother who adored her, friends that loved her unconditionally and a super hot boyfriend. It seemed like nothing could ever bring her down, but like everything good in life it eventually came to an end.
Whirlwinds of tragedies began ripping her away from her perfect life. Now starting over in a new city Rosy has to not only learn how to cope with all the changes happening around her but also with the strange dreams she been having every night sincethe move.
What does it all mean and is it real or is it only just a dream?
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