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Eyes Closed

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Parts 2
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Reads 36
Votes 6
Parts 2
Time 15m

Kenna's life has been turned upside down.

Though the changes are positive, her past ensures that she still suffers from nightmares every time she closes her eyes. It's not long before her roommate notices, but she informs Kenna that she used to have bad dreams too. Except she managed to make those bad dreams disappear. Forever.

Kenna's roommate offers her the opportunity to get rid of her nightmares too. Apparently, she and her friends found a way to fully control and manipulate their dreams, and with practice, they've been able to use this ability to improve their waking lives as well. They invite Kenna to join them, and though reluctant, she's hopeful to finally have a restful night's sleep.

Kenna accepts.

Problem is, dreams were never meant to be controlled.
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This story contains contain profanity and violence, and brings up past abuse (intensified through nightmares).

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