Episode:1

Name: Sofie Thompson

Age: 22

Occupation: University Student (Literature Major)

Hobbies: Reading, Watching K-dramas, Writing, Visiting Parks

I’m Sofie. I have no boyfriends; actually, I don’t even have friends. They think I’m boring, but I love my parents a lot. they travel frequently for high-profile jobs, leaving me alone more often than I’d like. Despite their love and support, the loneliness can be overwhelming at times, leading to bouts of depression. That's where my hobbies help...

I have a massive story to tell you all. One day, as usual, I was feeling lonely. I went to the park just for a walk, with my favorite music on.. and saw an old book that looked like a diary near a big tree. No one was around, so I went over and opened it to see if there was any name inside. But it was blank. I didn’t know what to do with the book, but I had a mysterious feeling about it, so I took it with me.

I went to Subway, got my favorite turkey and chicken ham sandwich, and went back home. My parents had gone to an important meeting in New York, so I was alone for three days. After eating my dinner, I went back to my room and started watching K-dramas. I love East Asian dramas. Around midnight, I heard a shining sound. I didn’t know where it was coming from, so I searched my bag because I already had a mysterious feeling about that book.

My guess was right; it was the book. I was scared but excited too. So, I took a pair of scissors in one hand and slowly opened it. But there was nothing, and the light turned off. I turned some pages, but they were all blank. On the first page of the book, there were the words “Welcome to the new world.”

I had no idea what it meant. I hid the book on my bookshelf, then turned around and got a shock. I was terrified because I saw myself sleeping in the bed.

Then, who am I? I started crying, and again the book shined. “Yes, this is because of that book,” I thought, filled with anger and fear. I opened the book again. Words started to appear: “Hey beautiful, don’t cry and don’t get angry. Welcome to your ‘Night World.’” What? Am I dreaming? Then more words appeared: “If you want to know about this world, just write in the book.” I thought, "Is this real? Okay, Sofie, just do it." So, I took my pen and asked, “Why am I sleeping in bed? Am I dead? Who am I standing here? How did I die? Can I speak to my parents? What do you mean by ‘new world’?” My eyes started to water, and then the words appeared again.

Book: “Sofie, relax. You are not dead; you are alive. That sleeping one is you. You are in my new world. I created this world for lonely and depressed people. I want them to be happy here. I want them to meet their partners and enjoy this world. This world will appear from 12 AM to 6 AM. You can enjoy everything here for free. Go around and make happy memories.”

Then the book stopped shining.

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