Prompt: Write a short story about a man who discovers a magical portal
Response: that leads to a different world
Nick had always been a curious man. He loved exploring every nook and cranny of the world he lived in, so when he stumbled upon a portal that led to a world of magic, he had to investigate. Upon entering the portal, Nick found himself in a strange, fantastical landscape. He quickly discovered that he was not the only one who had discovered the portal – other people were coming and going, exploring the new world and filling it with their own magic.
Nick was fascinated by this new world, and began to explore more and more. He found a hidden valley filled with beautiful flowers and a mysterious cave containing a pool of water that shone brightly with a rainbow hue. Nick was soon joined by others who had discovered the portal, and they all began to share in the fun and excitement of exploring this new world.
Nick quickly fell in love with this magical place, and imagined spending the rest of his life there. He knew that he had to find a way to return home, but he was loath to leave this wonderful world behind. One day, while he was exploring the valley, he came across a beautiful flower that he had never seen before. He sat down to appreciate its beauty, and when he lifted his hand to show the other explorers what he had found, he happened to touch the flower’s stem – and suddenly he was back in his own world, looking up at the portal with a puzzled expression on his face.
Nick had unknowingly used a magical power to cross over to the other world, and now he could never go back without risking losing his life. He was content to stay in this wonderful place, living among the magic users and wondering what would happen next.