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The King of Dreams Chapter 24
As they bid farewell to the beach, Hal enveloped Rose in a warm embrace. "You've been an incredible friend, Rose Walker," he expressed, his voice filled with gratitude and affection.As Corinthian reached the foster agent's office, he found her on the verge of leaving for the day. Determined, he hurriedly approached her and held up the flyer in his hand, extending it toward the agent. With a mix of hope and urgency, he asked, "Excuse me, ma'am. Have you seen this boy?"The foster agent couldn't say a word, she believes her profession doesn't allow that. Corinthian didn't waste any time. He brought out his knife, stabbed the agent, and removed her eyes. Corinthian positioned himself at the table, carefully setting down the eyes alongside Jed's file. With a steady hand, he proceeded to delicately insert the extracted agent's eyes into his eye sockets, merging their sight as one. As his vision adjusted, he delved into the contents of the file, utilizing this newfound perspective to unco
The King of Dreams Chapter 25
With a smile gracing his enigmatic face, Morpheus turned towards Rose and spoke, his voice filled with an air of wisdom. "I must confess, there are certain questions even I cannot answer definitively," he began. "However, what I can reveal is this: a Vortex possesses a tremendous power—the ability to dream entire worlds into existence or bring about their utter destruction."After a brief pause, they resumed their journey, with Rose taking the lead toward her brother's dream. However, the next dream they entered was not her brother's, but instead that of her friend, Zelda, appearing in a childlike form in the cemetery. Intrigued, Rose couldn't help but inquire, "Who is that?"Morpheus: Zelda. When she was your brothers' age. Zelda: Mummy and Daddy told me to go away. So, I am in the old orchards. Nobody understands me. Nobody cares. Nobody understands but Chantal. Chantal comes along, shows me she's my soul sister. I and she are gothic heroines, secret brides to the faceless slaves
The King of Dreams Chapter 26
"I'm right here," Jed's voice sounded with a hint of confusion."No, Jeddy, this is just a dream," Rose gently reassured him. She held up the flier, her finger pointing at the desperate plea for help scrawled across it. "When you wake up, where do you think you'll be?" Rose asked, her voice filled with concern.Fear and panic gripped Jed as he trembled, his voice trembling as he spoke, "Uncle Barnady threatened to shatter every bone in my body. Even Aunt Clarice won't be able to protect me."Rose's voice trembled with worry as she questioned, "Who is Barnady? Where is Jed? And where are Aunty Clarice and Uncle Barnady?""They're home. They are in Homeland," Jed answered. "Where is that? Where is homeland?" Rose's voice trembled with confusion as she desperately sought answers about her brother Jed's whereabouts. The uncertainty surrounding his location weighed heavily on her heart, leaving her feeling lost and disoriented.Morpheus fixed a steady gaze upon Gault and issued a commandi
The King of Dreams Chapter 27
As Rose awoke from the vivid dream, she immediately shifted her focus to her laptop. Determination filled her as she tirelessly searched for any trace of Bernady and Clarice Homeland, her brother's foster parents. Finally, with a surge of relief and excitement, Rose discovered their location.Without wasting a moment, Rose hurriedly made her way to their room door, eager to share the news with Lyta. She knocked on the door eagerly, her voice trembling with anticipation, "Lyta, I found him. I found Jed."Lyta's voice echoed from the room, filled with confusion. "What?" she exclaimed, seeking clarity or further information on the matter at hand.Rose's excitement bubbled up within her as she exclaimed, "I found Jed!"Consumed by excitement, Rose could no longer contain her eagerness to begin the adventure. Unable to wait any longer for Lyta to come out from the room, she swiftly grabbed the car keys, her phone, and her bag. With a determined stride, Rose left. As Lyta swung open the do
The King of Dreams Chapter 28
Stepping foot into the ethereal realm of the Dream world, Morpheus and Gault made their entrance. As Morpheus began his approach toward the magnificent throne that symbolized his authority, Gault couldn't contain her curiosity any longer. She turned to Morpheus and posed a question that had been weighing on her mind, "Do you possess any insight into what Jed's life is truly like in the waking world?"With a mix of frustration and anger, Morpheus averted his gaze, his back turned to Gault. He spoke with conviction, emphasizing the stark reality before them. "Humans were never meant to dwell solely in the realm of dreams. By keeping the child trapped there, we deny him the chance at a real life, a life filled with experiences and opportunities.""The boy is being abused. He's suffering," Gault said. "You abused that suffering to build a Dreaming you could rule," Morpheus responded. "I have no desire to rule. My only wish is to create a Dream and not a Nightmare," Gault confided in Mor
The King of Dreams Chapter 29
A few days later, Corinthian and Jed found themselves sitting in a serene park, enjoying the delightful treat of ice cream. As they savored each bite, Corinthian couldn't help but chuckle at Jed's quirky way of eating his ice cream, bringing a lighthearted smile to both of their faces. The park echoed with the sound of their laughter, creating a joyful moment. "Need another one?" Corinthian offered Jed a paper napkin to clean his mouth.As Jed cleaned his mouth, he inquired, "Do we need to meet Rose?""No, Rose is coming to meet us.""Here?""No. I have to go to a work thing. It's a convention. We will call her there.""Like a comic book convention?""Do you like comic books?""I used to.""Back when you were a kid?" Corinthian asked. "Yeah," Jed smiled and showed a serious look on his face, "Can I ask you a question?""Shoot,""What's your name?""Have you ever noticed how people only ever use your name when you're in trouble… Jed?" Corinthian asked. "We need to talk, Jed. Get in h
The King of Dreams chapter 30
Jed and Corinthian made their way into the hotel lobby, where they patiently waited in line for Corinthian's name to be checked in at the front desk.As Jed stood in line, his curious gaze swept across the crowd. Corinthian, noticing his inquisitive demeanor, couldn't resist asking, "What are you searching for?"Jed's disappointment was evident as he glanced up at Corinthian. "It's a cereal convention. I thought there'd be cereal," he said with a tinge of frustration in his voice.Corinthian chuckles, "Are you still hungry?"Jed smiled and nodded, replying simply, "Yes.""Okay. Well, have a seat, uh, over there and we'll get you something to eat," Corinthian said, gesturing towards a cozy corner for Jed to settle in.Jed quietly approached the seat in the lobby, discreetly eavesdropping on everyone's conversation.Female 1: Tell ya, I could murder a steak.Male 1: They do this chocolate fudge whip to die for.Female 2: The TV version butchered it, but you can find it uncut online.Mal
The King of Dreams chapter 31
As Rose and Lyta were deep in discussion, strategizing on how to reach Jed in the hotel, their conversation was suddenly interrupted by a loud knock on the door. Startled, Rose called out, "Who is it?""Uh, Miss Walker? It's Gilbert."Rose and Lyta exchanged startled glances, their eyes locking in a moment of shared surprise. In a hurry, Lyta swiftly darted into the bedroom, seeking to shield herself and her miracle baby from Gilbert's view.As Lyta stepped into the bedroom, she seized the moment to enter her Dream world, where she could reunite with her late husband, Hector. In this ethereal realm, their souls intertwined once more, sharing a timeless and romantic rendezvous filled with love and cherished memories.As their passionate embraces and moans filled the Dream world, an unexpected earthquake shook the very ground beneath them, demanding their immediate attention. The temblor disrupted their intimate moment, forcing them to break apart and focus on the unsettling upheaval th