A Midsummer Night's Dream

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A short-story about meeting the right person at the wrong time.

John and Irene are two university students who unexpectedly meet each other during summer break. Although their time together is short-lived, its effect on their lives is everlasting.

Foreword

I feel like I’m always searching for something.

She came to me like a dream. Swift, unexpected, and gone before I could even realize it.

We were just two strangers who happened to be in the same place at the same time. Strangers who shared memories of rock skipping by the river and warm summer nights under the stars. Strangers who unknowingly entered each other’s lives, leaving permanent footprints on each other’s hearts.

Her name was Irene, and with every passing moment, I forget who she is. The twinkle in her eyes, the sadness behind her smile, and the soft color of her voice slowly fades from my memories, leaving me wanting and wishing for a person I can’t even recall anymore.

But no matter what, I’ll always remember the last words she said to me.

“Maybe some people were destined to meet, and that’s all.”

I’m always searching for something. Something to fill the void in my heart that she left when she disappeared like she was never even there to begin with.

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Radiance_
#1
I'm binge reading all the stories that I'm subscribed too and I'm hoping that you will go back and finish this one. I'm dying to know what happens next!
Zenislev
#2
a...yoo... let's goo!! i'm waiting and always will be
ImTheDan #3
Wow. This is genuinely amazing! Hope you can continue it some day!
Radiance_
#4
Chapter 1: This is your second story that I've read and I can see that you really love Irene Hahaha
But do you usually name your male protagonists John?
Or maybe I just haven't seen your other works.
What I also noticed here is that you seem to always write in first person POV.
You're really good at it.
I can actually see and feel through the Protagonist's eyes and heart.
Most of the other stuff that I read that tried writing in first person POV tends to be too declarative,
"I did this, I did that, That happened, This happened, This happened to my dog.."
That it's like they're telling me what was happening, instead of showing me how the events unravel.
I can remember what my Creative Writing professor used to tell us all the time, "Show, Don't tell."
Writing in First POV is really hard, it's so easy to fall into "Telling" but you do it so well you make it seem like it's easy.
About the story!
The cliffhanger is killing me, any chances that this would get continued?
I was so ready for the date that I got caught off-guard when it got cut off in the end Hahahaha
Ai_Akizuki
#5
Oh god, I whined in frustration at the ending. Man, the cliff hanger game is real. I'm not sure whether this story relates to MSS but I am already very fond of both of the main characters.

In mere one chapter, you are able to highlight the character development of Irene like the magnificient author you are. I don't want to think that's this is the same John from MSS until you clarify it (but based on some of the replies below, it isn't) So, for now I can see that the guy is laid back, a simple person and all but Irene.. she is mysterious and I'm utterly hooked. She speaks with confidence that echoes loneliness. She views life in different perspective than other people and she is so charming. Urgh I feel so happy when I find the liking in a main character.

Also, there's one more thing, I've meant to say since the first time I read your story actually. I am very impressed with the way you narrate your stories through 1st point of view. It has never been my favourite, to be honest. I tend to back out from reading them unless the narration's good (which is very very rare) and you happen to be that one of a kind author who is capable of sticking me into reading your works. You are just, so ing amazing I have no words.

I love you! Stay healthy. Take care ♡
Zenislev
#6
gotcha..
Universe12345
#7
Idk why but I'm excited for the next chapter despite the inevitable heartbreak that will follow.
Universe12345
#8
Chapter 1: Ugh. Why does it have to be sad!
KookieMonster50
#9
Chapter 1: Damn the first chapter already gave me the feels. Loving it so much. Cant wait for the next chapter.
I just hope it isnt bad for the ending. I dont want to cry buckets
Universe12345
#10
sums up my feelings when I saw this

https://imgur.com/m2LEXdo

(even studied how to make an imgur acc just to do that)