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

Tom was just about to head to work, when he saw something out of the corner of his eye. He turned to find a small portal opening in the ground, and a gust of wind swept through the neighborhood. Intrigued, Tom went over to investigate. When he got close enough, he saw that the portal led to a strange and exotic world. The trees were tall and green, the sun was shining, and the breeze was warm. Tom felt a sense of exhilaration and adventure, and knew he had to explore this new world. So, he stepped through the portal and started his new adventure.