INSCRIPTED REALITIES

He took a deep breath. ‘Thank you.’

I nodded at the screen before suddenly jolting upright.

Wait…Shit.

My eyes widened, my breath catching in my throat. I held my head, my fingers digging into my scalp. I looked down, pulling at my hair as I frantically shook my head.

I forgot I had no control over my writing! What do I do? Do I tell him? After all those promises? Fuck! I messed up! Damn it!

The sound of my pounding heart echoed in my ears as I bit down on my lips, the sharp pain bringing me back from my daze.

I pursed my lips, shakily forcing myself to look back at the screen. I felt dizzy as my eyes scanned the horrifying contents again.

Fuck me.

I clenched my fists and started. ‘Hey…’

Suddenly, the screen flickered and turned black.

I flinched, leaning forward till my seat nearly tipped, I tapped the screen with trembling fingers.

Everything seems okay…

I gulped, letting out a breath.

Maybe…maybe it could be another supernatural phenomenon.

I sighed and asked carefully. ‘Daekhui-shi?’

I extended my arm and placed my palm against the screen, my voice cracking as I whispered. ‘Daekhui-shi?’

I stared at the empty screen, the warmth slowly fading. The feeling lingered on my fingertips, sending a shiver down my spine.

No answer.

My heart hammered as I tapped the screen harder, but still, no response.

I slumped back into my chair, my heart pounding as I took a ragged breath. My trembling palms became clammy as I pressed them together. Rubbing them together, I breathed into them. My legs jittered, as I brought my hands closer to my mouth and bit the nails.

What the hell have I done?

I rocked back and forth, eyes darting around the room as I pursed my lips. I ran my hands through my hair, yanking at it. They trailed down to the back of my neck which had become damp with sweat. I felt nauseous.

Breathe. Just breathe. I can figure this out…

My hands slid toward my thighs, wiping the sweat on the soft pajamas. I took a deep, shaky breath.

Maybe…maybe I could try writing on a different device?

I sat up straight, eyebrows raising, before slumping back down.

No, I’ve changed em before, it didn’t do any good.

I raised my arm and scratched my head.

Then, maybe I could write it on paper first? No, that’s how I started out, wasn’t any different.

I groaned, pushing my chair back as I paced around the room. The wooden floor creaked at every step, the sound scraping at my nerves.

Ugh, I shoulda known something would go wrong. This wasn’t normal, to begin with…but who would have writing trances and think, oh maybe what I wrote would become real?!

I rubbed my face till my skin burned. My eyes watered and I shut them, clenching my fist as my nails dug deep into my palms.

Seriously, why’d I go ahead and promise?! I mean, of course, this couldn’t go on…but even if it’s by my hand it’s not like I’ve actually been writing this! I mean, at least not consciously…wait!

I stopped, wide-eyed as my breath hitched.

What if…it’s not me at all?! Maybe I’m just a puppet, a vessel? What if I’m being possessed by some god?! Yeah, this isn’t on me at all! I wasn’t responsible for all this—

I looked down shaking my head as I chuckled softly.

Oh, who am I kidding? Of course, this is on me…I’m the one who decided to start this and so far the story’s been going the way I’ve wanted it to. Whatever’s happening’s been my idea from start to finish.

I felt my throat tighten as I went back toward the chair and slumped down on it. I leaned back, raising my hand and rubbing my eyes.

So…what if I change the plot in my mind.

I jolted, sitting up straight.

I mean, I do plan out my chapters, and even if I don’t remember writing them the general outline is always the same!

My heart raced, my lips trembled as I took a shaky breath.

Yeah, that’s it! All I gotta do is plot the outline in his favor! I’ll…just make it so uh…

Turning my head, I scanned the room till my eyes stopped on a poster which said

‘LIVE

LAUGH

LOVE’

LOVE! Yes! His love touched the gods and they somehow brought her back?

I nodded my head.

Yeah, that makes sense! Of course! The power of love always works out! I’ll do that!

The corners of my lips raised, my eyes narrowing as I reached for a notebook.

I’ll fix everything…

To be continued…