I don't know about you, but I LOATHE having to read through a bunch of backstory or explanations before I find out if a story/book would be interesting to me.
So, taking you into consideration,
SHORT VERSION:
"Dream Home" is a tale of a first time homebuyer's experience finding, moving, and making a house into a unique home. The characteristics of the land, the surrounding history, local traditions, and what happens to the residents of this dream home shape this Paranormal Fantasy to include a mysterious adventure.
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BONUS: Upon researching information, I stumbled upon a specific city where this story could take place!
Can you figure it out with the clues in the tale?
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THIS IS NOT AI GENERATED! Not only did this come from my sleeping mind, but it has been proofread and edited BY REAL HUMANS! (Seriously, AI books repeat words/phrases and have "authors" too lazy to even read them before putting them up to sell.) All drafts, proofreading, and edits are to ensure your utmost entertainment, understanding, and by chance includes enough subtly, that the more times you read this, more details and answers you'll find.
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If you would like to know what makes my stories unique, please read on.
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Ever hear of an immersive book?
It's alright if you haven't, it's just the best word I found to describe what is possible with everything I include.
This and ALL of my other writings include my suggestions on how to make the story fill your senses.
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I do NOT own ANY of the rights, nor am I selling the music, recipes, or candle/scent options to enhance this purchased book, short story, or other publications. They are JUST my recommendations to enhance your imagination while reading my writings.
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Maybe in time, as part of a "Story Night" bundle, I can box up a soft or hardcover book (23 - 28 pages), a candle, a gift card for a specific meal (or recipe card) to enjoy while you read, and instructions on how to download the corresponding music. But as of now, you are just buying the story with the optional suggestions included at the beginning.
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If you would like to know more information on this series, you will find it below.
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This short story is from my Descending Into Madness Series. Which means it is based on a dream I had within the past 20 years. I added bits and pieces to help the story flow as well as help convey the overall message, twists, or unique aspects. Due to the fact these short stories (between 23 - 28 pages) were based on dreams, there will be dreamlike plots, as well as imaginary leaps.
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I have done my best to research and ground said leaps in facts within various areas such as Science, Religion, Magic/Magik (mostly Dark Age beliefs, Dungeon & Dragons manuals, or Mythology), Astronomy, Psychology (Pavlov, Jung, H. Lecter), Cartography, Technology (sometimes dated to the era of the story), Cooking, Architecture, to name a few.
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Often there were personal relationships that were featured in my dreams; some that ended really badly, others continue tentatively, and there will be elements of premonitions. Unlike the majority of other stories, some of the names in my stories are the names of the people from my life (Yes, I have their permission), those I don't have permission from had their names changed. Real and fake names are mixed into the stories; whereas for the Introductions, nicknames were used to give them thanks as these few first stories come out.
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All that being said, these are short stories designed to enjoy on a mental break while at lunch, waiting for a ride, out for a day on your own, or just when you have a little time alone. It's why the additional recommendations of music, smells, atmosphere, food/drink, and any other way to include your other senses gives you and your imagination an immersive experience.