Meetings

A quiet autumn evening spreads its cozy veil over a house lost in the forest. The bustle and noise of the city is far behind us, and in this area of nature calm and harmony reign. But there is something unusual in the air, something that permeates the heart with fear and curiosity at the same time. That evening, fate decided to play a cruel joke on Maxim, the author of popular fantasy novels. His historical thriller has just been released and topped the bestseller list. He had already begun to dream of new stories, staying for a few days at his friend’s house, trying to absorb inspiration from the surrounding nature. While Maxim was deeply immersed in the world of his thoughts and possible plot twists, his gaze fell on a strange, sparkling figure in the distance. Throwing the book aside, he jumped out from behind the table and rushed towards the unknown. Approaching, Maxim noticed that it was a huge, almost mythical basilisk — a creature that is capable of turning all living things into stone with a frozen gaze. It was incredibly rare to meet one eye to eye, as such creatures were considered long extinct. However, here and now, they fatefully crossed their paths. Maxim froze with fear, but could not take his eyes off the cold, green eyes of the basilisk. Believing or not believing in their magical ability, he was filled with incredible strength and power. At the same time, the basilisk’s gaze seemed more than just a threat. He made me think about the mysterious nature and value of life. In his silent but deep eyes, Maxim saw a reflection of the incomprehensible world of fantasy, which until now had only been a possibility on the pages of his books. With every step closer to the incomprehensible, Maxim felt his creative potential flaring up and acquiring new unexpected shades. Fear and cold fear were replaced by excitement and delight before this meeting with the unknown. History awaits its author — a true writer, capable of conquering the mythical reality of the basilisk, penetrating his inner world and retelling his story on the pages of a new work. Maxim gathered all his courage, took a step forward, and the radiant meeting with the basilisk eclipsed all his fears. This amazing meeting with the creature who so perfectly embodied his inner worldview and fantasy opened the door to an unknown world of possibilities. Maxim accepted this challenge with thirst and inspiration, ready to transform himself into creative writing and see the incredible with his own eyes.