Jacelyn

It was a typical Tuesday afternoon, and the last class had just ended. As usual, I lingered in the library, enjoying the quiet. But something unusual caught my attention—a cool breeze drifted from behind the history shelves. I walked over curiously. As my fingers brushed the wall, I felt a small gap. Gently, I pulled at the shelf’s edge, and to my astonishment, the entire bookshelf swung open like a door. My heart pounded. How had no one else discovered this? I hesitated but stepped inside, using my phone’s flashlight. The door clicked shut behind me, leaving me in darkness. I walked cautiously, the air growing cooler as the tunnel walls turned rough and stony. Just as I considered turning back, the passage opened into something extraordinary. I had stepped into a breathtaking world. Towering trees with golden leaves sparkled. The air smelled of fresh flowers and dew. The sky was soft lavender, with the sunset painting the distant mountains in brilliant reds and purples. A crystal-clea...

It was past midnight when a strange noise jolted me awake. At first, I thought it was just the wind, but then I heard a faint metallic hum and a soft thud. My heart pounded as I tiptoed to the window. Under the moonlight, something glowed faintly in my backyard. Grabbing a flashlight, I crept outside, breath shaky. Lying in the grass was a creature unlike anything I'd ever seen. It was my height, covered in silver-purple skin that rippled under the light. Large black eyes blinked rapidly, and glowing orbs floated around its head. When it noticed me, it shrank back, frightened. It spoke melodically with echoing tones. I pointed to my ears, shaking my head. It tilted its head, then tapped its fingers on the ground rhythmically. Curious, I drew a simple picture of myself in the dirt. The alien’s eyes widened, and it drew a glowing figure beside me, next to a rounded object. "Your spaceship?" I guessed. The alien made rapid, excited sounds, pointing toward the trees. I ...