Prompt: Write a short story about a man who discovers a magical portal
Response:
George was a man who had always been curious about the world beyond his own. He had always been drawn to the tales of knights and princesses, of dragons and wizards, and so when he happened upon a magical portal one day, he knew that he had to explore it.
As he stepped through the portal, George was transported into a world of enchantment and mystery. He found himself in a land of soaring castles and sparkling lakes, of forests full of unicorns and talking trees. It was a world beyond anything he had ever imagined, and George was enchanted by it all.
But as he looked around him, George began to notice something else. He was the only person in this strange land. And as he explored further, he began to realize that this was not a temporary condition: this was his new home.
It took George a while to adjust to his new life, but eventually he came to love it. He began to spend his days exploring the richly-coloured landscapes and the incredible creatures that lived there, and he never grew tired of feeling like he was part of a much larger story.
And perhaps, George thought, his story was just beginning.