Stacy had to think quickly, she knew the boat was going to capsize. There was no way that this boat could wither a storm so strong. What was she thinking coming on this boat ride? And she was foolish enough to drag her daughter in too. The poor girl wanted to stay back at home. It was Stacy’s idea of taking a boat ride.
But the weather seemed fine this morning, it was bright and sunny! The forecast said the skies would be clear for the rest of the day. There was not even a warning of a storm.
How did the weather change so quickly? She thought nervously. Ahh…what was the point of thinking about it now!
The boat was going to capsize and she had to do something! She quickly had Emma, her daughter, put on a life jacket as did she. The least they could do was have their life jackets on. She moved to the radio room to signal for help.
Why wasn’t anyone responding? Stacy thought, her panic rising!
Just as she was going to try again, Stacy heard Emma calling out to her. Stacy rushed to the deck and as she reached for her daughter a huge wave washed over the boat capsizing it.
The force of the wave threw Stacy and her daughter into the water. The life jacket kept them afloat but the waves kept taking them further away from the boat. She tried her best not to panic, she had to look calm for Emma’s sake. But she was scared, frightened about their fate.
Did the radio signal go through? Did anyone pick up the message? Would anyone ever come in search of them? There were a million thoughts going through her stricken mind!
Suddenly she felt a suction, as if a filter had been turned on and the sea was pulling her into its depths. She screamed out to Emma asking her to try to swim away from her. But the little girl wouldn’t listen, instead, she swam closer to her. Stacy knew that there was no escape, they were both going to drown! The life jacket was of no help in such pressure!
All Stacy wanted was to push Emma out from the vortex out of its pull so that Emma could remain afloat until help arrived! But the little girl didn’t let go of her mommy!
It was getting harder and harder to swim out of the whirlpool, Stacy was beginning to lose control and she couldn’t stay afloat anymore. She felt herself being pulled into the water along with Emma who was holding onto to her. Stacy closed her eyes, she didn’t want to see Emma struggling!
Just as their bodies were beginning to descent into the depths of the ocean, Stacy felt a bright light shining on her face forcing her to open her eyes. What Stacy saw astounded her!
This is impossible! She told herself.
They were descending into another world….a world underwater. What she saw was beyond belief! There were people, normal people just like her who were breathing, swimming and frolicking in this world.
They are alive! How is that even possible?
Stacy could feel the suffocation rising and she was starting to struggle!
Where is Emma? Why can’t she see Emma?
Just as she started to panic, one of the older women from the underwater world approached her and started talking to her!
“You need to relax!” she told her
“You too can breathe in here! Just like the rest of us”, she continued
“Look at Emma, she is breathing fine!” she said and pointed to Emma who was breathing normally and seemed relaxed like she was home!
“But, how…?” Stacy asked…Wait, how is she able to talk under water…Stacy was confused!
“Like I told you before, you need to relax, my dear!” the old woman said
“You need to open the “Door” to this world! And to do that, you will need to open your mind and open your heart! You will be just fine!” she said and swam away!
Suddenly Stacy heard the loud buzzing of the alarm on her bedside table. She woke up with a start and sat up on her bed with her heart pounding against her chest. She looked to the right and saw Emma sleeping peacefully and breathed a sigh of relief.
“Wow…that was a strange dream!” Stacy said out loud
“Hmmmm……Open your mind and open your heart to open the door to this world?!” Stacy murmured as she got up to start yet another day.
Author Notes:
What is it that comes to your mind when you think about doors? Doors opening or doors shutting? For me doors are a metaphor to a world of opportunities. When I read the prompt “DOOR” from The Momhood’s Prompt Stomp, the first thing that came to my mind was this very strange yet meaningful dream I had. I knew the moment I read the prompt that this was the story I wanted to tell.
Amazing Story… Love it. Thanks for sharing…It gives a nice message.
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Thank you, Jayash. Appreciate the feedback.
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Wow what a story Rashmi and it comes from your dream? Awesome!!! I really love it, I agree doors may mean another place or world. I don’t know how to swim but I would love to go on a cruise just have to put thinking of Titanic at the back of my mind. lol 😛
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Thank you Shine! I am not a good swimmer myself but I would love to take a cruise someday!
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I love the story and the ending is wonderful!
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Thank you so much Lynz! 🙂
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Such a compelling story!!
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It’s wonderful
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Thank you Sarah! 🙂
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Awesome writing, doors are significant, we pray for open doors in most aspect of our lives, and when a door is opened you can have access to what is inside.
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Absolutely! Thank you for reading 🙂
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This is my worst nightmare….I’m so afraid of boats and storms.
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Me too! I have a phobia of taking boat trips!
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My husband’s been trying to take me on a cruise for 36 years but no way!
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Oh wow…that’s a long time he has been trying! 🙂
Surprisingly for me cruise is not much problem maybe because in a large ship we can’t feel the momentum of the waves….but in boats….ohh no tats just bad!
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I don’t like them big or small. I’m a good swimmer so it isn’t even fear of drowning.
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And I can’t even swim to save my life! That’s one reason I hate the boats!
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Very creative! You definitely had my emotions tied in with the story. I agree. Doors also remind me of opportunity and possibility. I love your use of it in this story though: very unique!
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Thank you, Carey! 🙂
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Very fascinating story. Excellent interpretation of Door.
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Thank you so much, maasi 🙂
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I wish that world really existed! Childhood fantasy of mine. Lovely story!
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Hello! I have chosen you and this wonderful post as a Feature for week 2! 🙂
Thanks so much for playing! 🙂
https://themomhood.wordpress.com/2015/10/17/prompt-stomp-week-3/
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Thank you so much for choosing the post as a featured one! Looking forward to participating in week 3 prompt! 🙂
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Oops! LOSE the thoughts, not LOOSE the thoughts! 🙂
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Great story – and very ironic – the last few days I’ve been mulling over a post about dreams in my head. I just need to sit down and write it. I’m going to take your post as a sign that I need to do it soon before I loose the thoughts!
~Rita
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Rita, it is a sign! You should go ahead and write it down before it starts to fade away!
I look forward to reading your post on dreams! 🙂
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I will Rashmi! Stay tuned!
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I sure will! 🙂
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Two words……love it, love it, love it, i know i said two words but i couldnt help myself
Its thrilling and very captivating. please am sure there is more where this came from and so I WANT IT!
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Ohh…thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it! At the moment there is not much to this story, but maybe I could develop it into a sci-fi thriller! 😉
I will definitely let you know if I do!
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I love this story. What a beautiful thriller! And you really had such a dream? Wow!! Must have been amazing! How long ago was that?
Love images too!
Love and light ❤
Anand 🙂
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Thank you, Anand! Yes, i actually had this dream, it was Adi and me in the dream in place of Stacy and Emma! Was last weekend!
The funny thing is that I usually never remember my dreams after I wake up, but this one was very different, maybe because I saw it so clearly, it just stayed with me! 🙂
It was strange, intriguing yet very meaningful I think!
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Very profound dreams and you must heed to its message as much as you can 🙂
Love and light ❤
Anand 🙂
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I sure will try my best!
Cheers
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🙂 🙂 🙂
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Wonderful writing!
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Thank you Lynz! 🙂
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Very nice!
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What a dream. I am amazed you can remember it so vividly and a little jealous. I haven’t remembered a dream in this detail in a long time! WONDERFUL story for the Stomp! So glad you played this week!!! 🙂
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Thank you Megan! I’m surprised myself that I remember it! Usually I don’t but for some reason this one stuck to me! Maybe because it felt too real!
Glad you enjoyed the story 🙂
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Wow, what a dream! It sure made for an exciting story and something to contemplate. Doors open onto exciting new adventures and close on painful chapters of the past. Great read!
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Thank you Meg! A real dream I had…and what was really strange was how clearly I could see everything and how well I remembered it when I woke up! Usually I can never recall my dreams in the morning but this one was different! Indeed made for an exciting story! 😀
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Deep!
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Thank you!
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enjoyable read!
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Thank you! 🙂
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Phew! It was just a dream! 🙂 I was really into the story…and the alarm “woke me” as well. 😄 Great story!
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Hahaha….thank you FS! Glad you enjoyed the story 🙂
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Fabulous story and fabulous thought behind it!
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Thank you so much for the kind words, Peter! 🙂
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Open your mind and open your heart to open the door to this world – wise words indeed!
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Surprisingly told to me in a strange dream!
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Dreams are strange and intricate indeed! The truth is so intricately woven that most of the time we don’t realize what its trying to convey.
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Absolutely! According to some article I read, such intricate dreams are what is on our subconscious mind. Apparently, the subconscious mind is trying to convey a message to our conscious mind through dreams!
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Yeah, that’s the fact. I’ve learnt that our dreams are complicated and never fails to be indirect so that it doesn’t alarm our ego which is more likely to supress our conscious awareness of our innermost feelings and thoughts.
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It’s strangely intriguing at the same time!
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That’s true, it leaves us wondering….
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Indeed! Dreams are a very interesting topic of discussion!
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Yes, we could go on and on. Isn’t it?
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Absolutely! On and On and On….! 😀
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I absolutely enjoyed the story.
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Thank you, owl! 🙂
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