Lost in the Glow of the Universe

"Mia's eerie encounter with the unknown."

Inspired by - Fandango’s Flash Fiction Challenge #207

Image by:- Jordan_Singh on Pixabay.

Mia had always been fascinated by space. As a child, she would spend hours gazing at the stars, imagining what it would be like to travel among them. Now, as an adult, she found solace in the same activity.

She sat on the edge of her bed, her back to the door, and her eyes focused on the window in front of her. The room was pitch black, except for the faint light coming from the window. The stars were out in full force tonight, and Mia felt a sense of calm wash over her as she took them in.

Suddenly, there was a flash of electricity next to her. Mia jumped, startled by the sudden burst of light. She turned to see what had caused it, but there was nothing there. Confused, she turned back to the window, where the planets glowed brightly in the darkness.

As she sat there, Mia couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. Something was off, and she couldn't quite put her finger on it. She sat there for a few more minutes, trying to shake the feeling, but it only grew stronger.

Just as she was about to get up and leave the room, there was another flash of electricity. This time, it was followed by a low humming sound that seemed to be coming from the window. Mia stood up, her heart racing with fear.

As she approached the window, she saw that the planets had started to move. They were no longer stationary but were now swirling around each other in a chaotic dance. Mia watched in awe as the colors changed, and the planets grew larger and smaller.

Suddenly, there was a loud crash from behind her. Mia turned to see that the door to her room had been flung open, and a bright light was shining in from the hallway. She shielded her eyes with her hand, trying to see who or what was causing the commotion.

As the light grew brighter, Mia realized that she wasn't alone. Standing in the doorway was a figure, tall and imposing, with a glowing aura surrounding them. Mia felt a sense of recognition wash over her as she looked at the figure, but she couldn't place where she had seen them before.

"Who are you?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

The figure stepped forward, and as they did, the light surrounding them grew brighter. "I am here to take you on a journey," they said, their voice deep and resonant.

Mia felt a shiver run down her spine. "A journey? Where?"

"To the stars," the figure replied. "We have been watching you, Mia, and we believe that you have the potential to do great things among them."

Mia hesitated for a moment, unsure of what to do. She had always dreamed of traveling among the stars, but this seemed too good to be true. "What do I have to do?"

"Simply follow me," the figure said, holding out their hand.

Mia took a deep breath and stepped forward, her hand trembling as she placed it in the figure's. The light grew brighter still, and before she knew it, she was lifted off her feet, soaring through the window and into the vast expanse of space.

As she looked around her, Mia realized that this was exactly where she was meant to be. The stars surrounded her, and she felt a sense of peace and contentment that she had never experienced before. She knew that this was the start of something new, something idyllic that she would never forget.