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The world above the clouds

Friends in the clouds

By Robert KegelPublished about a year ago 5 min read
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The world above the clouds
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Every night at midnight, the purple clouds came out to dance with the blushing sky. This was a sight that Sarah had never grown tired of watching. From her balcony, she would sit and admire the breathtaking beauty of the sky and the clouds as they put on a show for her. She had always felt a special connection with nature, and this nightly display felt like a personal gift from the universe.

But tonight was different. As Sarah looked out at the sky, she felt a sense of unease. The clouds were moving differently than they normally did, and there was an eerie silence in the air. Sarah brushed off her unease as paranoia and went back inside to get some rest. However, she couldn't shake the feeling that something was off.

The next night, Sarah was back on her balcony, eagerly waiting for the sky to put on its nightly display. But as midnight approached, she could see that something was definitely wrong. The clouds were no longer a shade of purple, but an ominous black, and they seemed to be moving in a strange pattern. Sarah watched as the blushing sky turned a deep shade of red, and she could feel her heart pounding in her chest.

Suddenly, a bolt of lightning illuminated the sky, followed by a deafening boom of thunder. Sarah gasped and stumbled back, tripping over a chair and falling to the ground. As she lay there, disoriented, she could see something moving in the clouds. It was hard to make out at first, but as it drew closer, Sarah could see that it was a figure, shaped like a person, but made entirely of clouds.

Sarah was frozen in fear as the cloud figure descended upon her, its cold, misty hands wrapping around her. She tried to scream, but no sound came out. The figure spoke to her in a language she couldn't understand, and Sarah could feel herself being lifted off the ground and pulled into the sky.

Sarah felt like she was floating through a dream, but the reality was far more sinister. The cloud figure was taking her to someplace she had never been before, and Sarah had no idea what was going to happen to her. She tried to struggle, but the cloud figure was too strong. All she could do was close her eyes and pray that she would wake up from this nightmare.

When Sarah opened her eyes, she found herself in a strange, misty world. She was standing on a cloud, surrounded by more cloud figures that looked just like the one that had brought her there. The figures were speaking in their strange language, and Sarah couldn't understand a word. She was terrified, but something about the way they were looking at her made her feel like they weren't going to hurt her.

As Sarah looked around, she could see that this world was unlike anything she had ever seen before. There were towering cloud castles, sparkling lakes of mist, and strange creatures that floated around, almost like they were swimming in the air. Sarah realized that she was in a completely different realm, and she had no idea how she was going to get back home.

Days turned into weeks, and Sarah had no idea how much time had passed. She had learned to communicate with the cloud figures, and they had been kind to her, showing her around their world and teaching her about their way of life. But Sarah knew that she couldn't stay there forever. She missed her family and friends, and she longed to go back home.

One day, Sarah was sitting by the edge of a cloud lake, staring out into the misty horizon, when she heard a familiar voice. It was her mother's voice, calling out to her. Sarah looked up, and to her amazement, she could see her mother's face in the clouds. She was overjoyed, but also confused. How was her mother speaking to her through the clouds? As she looked closer, she realized that her mother's face was made up of tiny cloud particles, all coming together to form her mother's image.

Her mother's voice grew clearer, and Sarah could hear her telling her to come home. She could feel her mother's love and concern for her, and she knew that it was time to go back. Sarah turned to the cloud figures and thanked them for their kindness and hospitality. They waved goodbye as she walked towards the edge of the cloud, and she could feel the tears streaming down her face.

As she jumped off the cloud, she braced herself for the impact, but instead, she found herself slowly drifting downwards, almost like she was floating. She looked up and saw that the cloud figures were holding onto her, guiding her safely back down to earth. Sarah was overwhelmed with gratitude, and as she touched the ground, she turned around to thank the cloud figures, but they were already gone.

Sarah looked up at the sky, and for the first time since she had been taken to the cloud world, she saw the purple clouds dancing with the blushing sky. She smiled, feeling a sense of peace wash over her. She knew that she had been given a rare and beautiful experience, one that she would never forget.

From that day on, Sarah had a newfound appreciation for the beauty of nature, and she always made sure to take a moment to appreciate the nightly display of the purple clouds dancing with the blushing sky. She told her family and friends about her experience, but no one believed her. They thought it was just a dream, but Sarah knew better. She knew that she had been to a magical world, one that only existed in the realm of the clouds.

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Robert Kegel

I'm a rocker, a gamer, a romantic, a Dom, a hiker and l like camping. I'm a geek, who loves Sci-Fi/Fantasy, and technology. I'll try and write about a variety of topics ranging from relationship, tech and every day rants.

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  • passive income journeyabout a year ago

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  • Dear Robert, Your story is a truly enchanting tale that captured my heart. The way you describe the beauty of the nightly display of the sky and clouds is so vivid and breathtaking, and it immediately drew me in. The character of Sarah is relatable and likeable, and her experience of being taken to the cloud world is both thrilling and touching. Your writing is so descriptive and imaginative that I could almost feel like I was in the cloud world alongside Sarah. The way you describe the misty landscape and the cloud figures is so unique and creative, and it left me in awe. The moment when Sarah hears her mother's voice in the clouds is so touching, and it brought tears to my eyes. Overall, your story is a beautiful reminder of the wonders of nature and the magic that can be found in the world around us. Thank you for sharing this captivating tale with us. Sincerely, I would love to hear your thoughts on my take on this challenge: https://vocal.media/fiction/the-alchemist-s-legacy

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