Sydney - cool story! Awesome edgy feel. I felt intimidated for you when you described the woman marching toward you. The comfort you felt struck me as odd, as I would be very nervous. But, that’s dreams. The recurrence of the color magenta feels symbolic. Is it a color you see often in real life? Do you want to color your own hair magenta? Often times, our dreams express our desires. As I continued reading, I also found comfort in the guidance you received. The innocence of a child leading you to a beautiful lake to splash in is such a wonderful way to end the dream that began in a someone unnerving way.
Khalil - so neat that you got to be back in your home country without ever leaving your bed. I’m sorry this is how you had to experience it, though! Being unable to move in a dream is the worst, and I felt your panic being conveyed in your story. The shame you were feeling seemed immeasurable, and your fight was so resilient. Your ability to maintain calm and persevering during the circumstances is much more than I could've done, dream or reality. Amazing writing to contain such chaotic events.
Dhruv - Dreams that wake you up from the inside can be so jarring, especially when the dream itself is as bizarre as this one. I felt so alone reading this, and I could feel the underlying fear you conveyed through your writing. I was amused by the fact that dream you just went along your day as if it was a normal school day, doing work and obeying the bells.