Prompt: Write a short story about a man who discovers a magical portal
Response:

Tommy was already an explorer by nature, and when he stumbled upon a strange portal hidden in the woods behind his house, he knew he had to explore it further. The portal lead to an amazing world full of fantastical creatures and thrilling adventures. Tommy quickly found himself hooked on this new world, and he couldn’t wait to return to it every day. However, one day Tommy got word that his family was in trouble and he had to return home. Even though he was sad to leave the magical world behind, he knew he had to go back. When he returned, he found that the portal had vanished, and he never saw it again. However, Tommy still remembers the amazing adventures he had in that other world, and he always looks back on it with fond memories.