In Another Lifetime

"Why are you here?" Curiosity was getting the better of me.

"Ah, now that's the magic question. One that I am happy to answer for you. Tell me, Delaney, is there something you want?"

I narrowed my gaze, shaking my head, not sure what he meant by that.

"I don't understand what you mean. There are a lot of things I want, so is that a trick question, so you can see if I give the right answer?" I glanced at him.

He laughed, a loud, booming laugh, and I was certain the ground vibrated under my feet.

"No Laney, it's not a trick question. There is no right or wrong answer. I'm here to grant you a wish, for anything you want."

Now I was positive I was dreaming.

"There's a catch, though." He said matter-of-factly.

There it was. There's always a catch.

"Delaney, remember, I'm God. I already know what you want."

I didn't even know what I wanted.

"What's the catch?" I mumbled, not sure I really wanted to know.

"You only get 30 days. Then everything returns back to the way it is right now."

© Taefantasies 2019

First place, Solo Taehyung
Shadow Awards 2020