A Story Becoming Reality by Patricia Galindez (e book reader TXT) 📖

the house so it was a way I could climb down. As I climbed down, I thought it be a good time for a shower.

In my bathroom, I turned the water on, and stripped myself of my clothing. The water was warm enough to get in; I stepped inside letting the water relax me.

The shower is one place where I can think straight, and be alone where nobody will bother me. It's also a place where I get most of my writing ideas. But, it's mostly a place where I wallow in my self-pity. So many memories and mistakes that are from my past that I think about why I did that, or why have I humiliated myself like that. My past is something I don't want to think about; it haunts me.

My life is really messed up, and sometimes I think I could write a book about it.

And that's where the idea was born.

I could write a book about my life, but make it the way I want it. My life in a story will not have this depressing experience, I could make it the way that I would want to live it, something out of this world.

I like fantasy stories, so I can make it fantasy like. Of course I'll still add somewhat of what I'm living, too. Like the people I know. Since I'm also a hopeless romantic, I'll add some romance to my fantasy like story. I could imagine what my life would be if I was with Donovan.

This story just might be my best one.


Saturday afternoon, I was on my bed with paper and pencil. As soon as I had the idea for my next story I couldn't wait to get started. First, I actually needed to think of a title for this, so I decided to name it The Tale of Raven Heart.

After I got some ideas on what to write for the story, I began.

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Chapter 1


I hear nothing, but the sound of rustling trees fill my ears. It's quite beautiful today, with the cool, but comfortable air, cloudy skies, breezy winds; that's what I call a nice day. Spending times surrounded by trees, it feels like I belong.

I'm Raven Heart, the most nature and adventure loving person you'll meet. I got my name for a strange reason; my parents say when I was born, a bunch of raven's showed up surrounding us. They say raven's showed up just to see me, so they named me Raven. And it's also funny that they are my favorite birds.

As I walk deeper into the woods, something didn't feel right, almost as if someone or something was following me. I looked behind me, but nothing was present. Continuing my walk for about five minutes, again I felt that same feeling, and then a twig snapped. Looking around me for anything suspicious, I found nothing again. I started to become a little nervous; anything could jump out and attack me. Then, out of nowhere I felt a pair of hands on my shoulders. As I let out a scream of terror, the hands let go of me, and I turned to see a laughing Ace.

“Oh my god, Ace! You seriously could of given me a heart attack!” I yelled. He continued to laugh for a minute until he began to calm down.

“Sorry Raven, but I really couldn't resist,” he said. Ace was my best friend, and also my boyfriend. We've known each other since we were born, but he's still older by a few months.

“You know I hate it when you do that,” I whined, “You're always too sneaky for your own good.”

“Hey, I got to be to catch my prey,” he said while eying me.

“And I see that today's prey is me,” I observed with my arms crossed over my chest. He came over to me, giving me a kiss on the cheek and whispered in my ear, “Exactly.”

I giggled. “So, how did you find me out here?” He gave me a look of disbelief.

“Are you kidding me? The woods are like your second home. This place would be the first place to look for you.” I knew it was true. “come on, lets go to our place,” he suggested.

I nodded. “Okay.” Then we walked hand-in-hand and chatted a little on the way.

'Our place' is where me and Ace go to spend our time together. No one knows where it is but us, and I would want to keep it that way.

We were in front of vines that covered the entrance to 'Our place'. Ace spread the vines apart to let me in first. I went through, then Ace followed, and up ahead there it was. A beautiful clear sparkling lake with dozens of willow trees surrounding it. This place just took my breath away every time I saw it. But, what I also like about this place is that there is this waterfall on the other side of the lake.

We sat near the edge of the lake side by side with my head on his shoulder, while one of his arms were wrapped around my waist.

This peaceful moment lasted a while, until Ace said, “Why don't we go swimming? It's been a while since we went swimming.”

He had a point, and I guess I could use a swim.

“I nodded, “Okay.”

He stood up and began to take off his leather brown boots, shirt, and pants; leaving him in only his shorts. He dove into the lake and resurfaced.

“Come on, Raven.”

I smiled and began stripping off my dress, standing in my underwear. I ran to the lake and jumped in. The water was cool and refreshing that I never wanted to leave. Swimming up to Ace, he wrapped his arms around my waist, kissing me. His kisses were always so sweet that it gave me butterflies every time. His lips are soft as silk that it makes it difficult to pull away, not that I wanted to anytime soon. Eventually, we had to pull away before we pass out from lack of oxygen.

He smiled at me, that welcoming and sweet smile that I love so much. “I love you,” he whispered.

I smiled back at him, “Love you, too,” I whispered back.

No matter how much I said it to him, I'll never get tired of saying those words. He's my everything.


We headed back to the village when the sun was about to set. The sunset we see everyday is beautiful. It has different colors mixed together like orange, yellow, pink, blue, red, and purple. I could seriously look at it for hours.

The village was small, only containing a couple hundred people, so everyone knew each other. Of course, everyone knew who I was, 'The Raven Summoner'. That's what they usually call me, the child who summons ravens. Not only did ravens appear on when I was born, but I usually see ravens following me; everyone sees it. A few people would assume this happens because of something I possess to make them follow me. They think it would be the dark magic, but no one could prove that it was, since I never did anything of the black arts. Soon, they let the idea go and just called me the raven summoner. But, most now think me summoning ravens and the reason they showed up when I was born is some kind of sign of something.

Ace walked me to my little house, “See you soon, okay? Remember we are having the celebration tonight of your birth.”

I smiled, “Yeah, I know. See you.” He gave me a quick kiss, and left.

Today's my 17th birthday. The whole village still thinking that the ravens are a kind of sign, they throw me a big celebration of my birth where once again ravens show up all at once.

As I entered my house, mom was cooking stew by the fire.

“Hi, mom,” I greeted.

She turned to look at me. “Hi, honey. Where have you been all day?”

“I was with Ace, mom.”

She sighed. “Should have known already. I mean, two are like attached to the hip,” she chuckled.

I laughed. She was a mom that could make me laugh, and I like that. Knowing she can be caring and protective, but also humorous. I love my mom; she's all I just said and beautiful. She has shoulder length brownish black hair, brown eyes, and we're both up to the same height.

“Okay well, why don't you get ready for your birthday celebration tonight?”

“Alright,” I said.

I went to my room, and looked in my trunk for a dress to wear. After a while of searching, I found the perfect one. It's a dress that reaches my ankles, dark gray, with long sleeves that's a few inches above my elbows.

As I got my dress on, I heard the door open and then close. I'm thinking it's my dad that came home from work. I exited my room to see it is my dad. He's talking to mom about how work went and if he made any money. My dad works with a man that sells fruit. Sometimes they have a good sale; other times they don't, but as long as he brings a decent amount of money, we're able to last.

Dad saw me walk in then he smiled. He walked over to me, giving my a hug.

“How's my girl doing today?”

I chuckled. “ I'm fine.”

“Well you should be better than fine, you should be excited. It's your day today.”

“I am excited today, really. I am turning seventeen.”

“You're growing up so fast,” he said.

“I know.”

He gave me one last hug, and left the room.

“He's worried about you growing up too fast. One day you'll get married and move out; who knows where you'll be. There could be a chance that you'll move into the city for a better future far away and we'll never see you again,” she started tearing up. I went to hug her. “Come on mom, you know I won't do that, and you know that you and dad will see me,” I pulled away from her, “Besides, I'm not into the city so much, I love living here by the forest.”

She sighed. “That's good to hear.”

I love my parents very much, they cared and loved me. They did so much for me by keeping me fed, providing me with clothes, and kept a roof over my head. I wouldn't know what I would do without them, they're always there for me and always comfort me.


Few hours later, everyone was outside celebrating my birthday. It was amazing on how set everything up. Torches were placed in every corner, and some put fireflies in jars and hung them. It might not be much, but I loved the lights shining everywhere.

Someone hugged me tight from behind, so I knew already who it was. I turned around to face my best friend, June. She's short, but tough. She has two older brothers, so they taught her how to fight back. Her long wavy blond hair that stops all the way down to her elbows makes guys think she's a goddess. Then there's her baby blue eyes which makes her look innocent and younger.

June kept hugging me, then pulled away. “Raven, happy birthday,” she said.

I smiled,