**HUMAN REALM.**

**LYRA'S ROOM**

Lyra's eyes flew open, revealing a look of confusion on her face. As she surveyed her surroundings, she realized she was still in her own room. It dawned on her that it had all been a dream, yet it felt so vivid that she momentarily believed she was in another place.

"What was the purpose of that dream?" she pondered aloud.

"It felt so real; I nearly kissed this guy, and then he vanished. I don’t even know where he lives, but I want to see him again," she expressed.

"Lyra," a voice called out, prompting her to turn.

"You," she exclaimed, her eyes glistening with...