Chapter 5The dreams fade until you are left in formless darkness, sleeping peacefully until a gentle wave of warmth washes over you, lapping at you like the sea.
At some point in the night, you curled into a fetal position on the couch, and now you unfold toward the warmth.
You smile with lips as supple as rose petals, your eyes still closed as you yawn and stretch, finally facing the windows just as the dawn breaks, and you open your vividly green eyes to greet the sun.
As you drink up the light you feel invigorated, every part of your body filled with delight and energy.
You watch the sun until it has fully risen, then pad off to the bathroom to get a good look at yourself.
To your immediate disappointment, your transformation isn’t quite as complete as it was in your dreams.
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