The Room

Literary Genre: Fantasy

David Graham had just moved into a new house. This was an ordinary house, except it was much bigger than neighbouring houses and had a balcony on the second floor.

Upon moving into this house, the balcony was the feature that interested him most. Therefore, he decided to take a look at it. But soon he discovered something strange. There was a main door to the balcony, and there was a smaller door a few inches away that was supposed to lead to the balcony too. However, the balcony had only one door leading into the house. So where did the door next to it lead? He decided to find out.

He went out to the balcony once more and took a look at the place where the strange door was supposed to lead. It was definitely not invisible, as he couldn't feel anything. Out of curiosity, he went back to the house and decided to enter that strange door.

David opened the door and was somehow magically transported inside (as he hadn't put his foot into the room yet), and a strange sight met his eyes. He saw a strange-looking playground on a dark-coloured mat (the playground was inside the room). His first impression was that the room was in another dimension, a dimension that couldn't be seen or felt from the outside but visible if one was inside it. He approached the playground, but as soon as his feet touched the mat, he was in a very long slide going downwards.

He landed in a strange infusion of witchcrafts, wizardry, and Ancient Greek mythology. It really puzzled him, as he knew that wizards and Greek mythology didn't go together.

Suddenly, a voice answered him, as if the person whose voice belonged to could read minds. The voice reverberated through the walls and said, "Your concept is correct, child. But let me tell you this - you are a wizard and the last descendant of the Sea god."

Overcome with shock, David had to hold the statue of Zeus to prevent himself from falling. Him? A wizard and a descendant of Poseidon? Surely there hasn't been a mistake?

Again, as though the person could read his mind, the voice spoke, "Yes child, you. Forces from both the Wizarding World and the Ancient Greeks have summoned you here, as we need you to recover the book that contains the secrets of both worlds - for you are related to both worlds. Once we find this book and unleash the deepest secrets, you yourself will be stronger and will almost achieve the level of being invulnerable and immortal. Both worlds will also gain power and there will be peace in the world. So, to get matters straight, do you agree to go on this quest?"

David stood there, transfixed, unbelievable as the story was, and before he knew it, he heard himself say yes. "So now we must acquire you with your own wand to be used in the Wizarding World, and your own sword  to be used in the Ancient Greek World. Here, take them. They are rightfully yours."

As the voice said it, a wand and a sword appeared on the table in front of David. He took them and the long metal sword magically shrank into a mechanical pencil. He noticed that both items had engravings on them - sparks in different colours to represent spells, and decorations of the sea to represent Poseidon. He pocketed both items and waited for the next instructions.

"Now you have both defences. I will transport you back to the room in your house that has the playground. The book is hidden somewhere in that playground. Before you leave, I must tell you this - once you are in a 3-inch radius of the book, monsters and creatures will appear to block your way. You have to battle them to get to the book. And also, since your paternal great-grandfather is the greatest wizard of all time, and you are a descendant of the Sea god from your mother's side, you will know how to use your wand and you have the power to control water. As for the sword, I trust you don't have any problems with it. Now good luck, and I'll see you soon."

All of a sudden, David was back inside the strange playground room. A pool of water was in the middle, perhaps to help him battle monsters. He took a big breath, braced himself, and circled the perimeter of the playground. Nothing happened. He stepped 3 inches closer and started circling the playground again. Again, nothing happened. He stepped another 3 inches closer and started circling the playground for another time. But this time, he hadn't made a full turn when suddenly an ugly woman blocked his path. The woman opened her mouth and an unearthly sound filled the room - the woman was a banshee. David conjured out earmuffs out of thin air and placed it onto his ears to block out the sound. After doing so, he shot a fatal curse straight at the banshee. She stopped wailing and fell to the floor, dead.

David felt almost relieved when the banshee was defeated and he took off his earmuffs - but apparently the fight hadn't ended. A gigantic bull with horns emerged this time, and David recognized it at once - it was a Minotaur. He battled it using his sword and shot curses at it using his wand. The battle was fast and furious, but he managed to defeat the Minotaur.

Again, he had hardly time to marvel at what he just did when another creature whose body seemed to burn with flames blocked his path. David was horror-struck. He knew he had to act fast or he would be grilled alive. And a sudden thought hit him - he could control water. Remembering this, he summoned the water from the pool and hurled it towards the creature. It worked. The flames died down and the creature exploded, leaving nothing but dust.

He had barely taken another step when two more creatures blocked his path, a hellhound and a Laistrygonian. He tried to battle both of them as hard as he could, but still they stayed unharmed. Out of ideas, David panicked, and he accidentally shot another curse at the hellhound and, like the banshee, it fell to the floor, dead.

Seeing the dead hellhound on the floor, David's spirit rose, and all thoughts of panic was gone. His brain was only concentrating on one thought - defeat that Laistrygonian.

He combined all powers he had - magical powers, sword fighting, and the ability to control water. He tried to get the Laistrygonian out of consciousness, but it didn't work. Finally, he managed to hit the Laistrygonian in the face with water while slashing his sword and shooting curses at the same time. At long last, the Laistrygonian was defeated.

David expected to have more monsters charging at him, but a book surfaced just 3 inches from where he was standing. He picked it up and felt a jolt of pride. He had done it. He had found the book containing the secrets, and he had proven himself worthy.

He was transported back to the place where the Wizarding World and the Ancient Greek World unite. He placed the book on the table, and the voice said, "Well done, David. As I promised, I will reward you. But first, I think I should introduce myself."

A bright light suddenly appeared in front of David, and there stood a man holding a trident - Poseidon, the Sea god.

"Now, child, I must put you to sleep first. Your defences aren't usable in the normal world, but they are yours. And for now," Poseidon clicked his fingers, "goodnight."

David woke up with a jolt. He was back in his old house. He started thinking about the dream he had. Was it real, or was it just a dream? Did the mysterious room actually exist?

Looking up, he saw his wand and his mechanical pencil-sword lying on the bedside table. Both items still had the same engravings. He smiled and thought to himself, "A wizard and a descendant of the Sea god."


P.S: The creatures in this story are taken from the Harry Potter series and the Percy Jackson series. Nevertheless, the idea was wholly mine. Thanks.