Tear in the Fabric [M-E] [Hallow Event]

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Moka had always considered herself a sound sleeper. Night after night, she would drift into slumber, and dreams would take her to far-off places, filled with adventure and wonder. However, one particular night, something extraordinary happened that would change her life.

She awoke with a start, her heart pounding in her chest. The clock on her nightstand showed it was well past midnight when most people would be deep in their dreams. But Moka's dreams had abruptly come to a halt. As she sat up in bed, she noticed something peculiar. On her kitchen table, right across the small living room of her apartment, lay an assortment of delicious-looking food. There were platters of sushi, steaming bowls of ramen, plates of tempura, and even a beautifully decorated cake with lit candles. Moka's mouth watered, and her stomach rumbled. The smell was heavenly, as though a master chef had prepared it.

She couldn't believe her eyes. She hadn't made this feast; she had gone to bed with her stomach empty. She glanced around her small apartment, wondering if she was the victim of a prank. But everything else appeared normal. It was just her and the mysterious midnight meal. Moka couldn't resist the temptation. She sat at the table and began to savor the exquisite dishes. Each bite was a burst of flavor that danced on her taste buds. It was a meal fit for a queen, and it filled her with warmth and contentment.

As she indulged in this feast, a thought struck her: what if there were other strange occurrences in the village? She had heard whispers of unusual happenings lately. A little girl received a massive stuffed animal that her parents claimed not to have bought and creatures that seemed to be born from a child's nightmare haunting the streets. Moka was determined to investigate.

The following day, after a night of bizarre culinary delight, Moka set out to uncover the mysteries that plagued her village. She talked to the little girl's parents, who were genuinely confused by the oversized stuffed animal in their daughter's room. No shop in town had anything even remotely similar.

Moka then walked to the park where the children played. As she approached, she could see the peculiar creatures causing mayhem. These beings were straight from a child's worst nightmare – horned, spiky, and with eyes that glowed like hot embers. They scattered the children, who screamed and ran in every direction.

Moka stepped forward, her determination overriding her fear. She reached for a nearby tree branch and, with a swift motion, sent it flying at one of the creatures. It shrieked and disappeared into a puff of dark smoke. As Moka faced these creatures, she couldn't help but notice that they were made up of twisted, irrational fears. The more she fought them, the more they seemed to weaken, as though they depended on the fear they inspired.

Moka turned to the children and yelled, "Don't be afraid! These creatures feed on your fear! Be brave, and they'll vanish!" Her words had an instant effect. The children's screams turned into defiant cheers, and the creatures, deprived of their sustenance, began dissipating.

With the minor pests cleaned up, Moka returned to her apartment, where the remnants of her extraordinary midnight feast still lingered on her kitchen table. The bizarre occurrences around the village seemed connected, and Moka felt a newfound determination to uncover the truth. Something extraordinary was happening, and Moka was determined to get to the bottom of it. Her world had become a place where dreams and nightmares merged into reality, and she was ready to confront the unknown.

[EXIT]
[WC: 607]

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Mission Completed: Tear in the Fabric
Word Count Requirement: 607/500
Claims:
1,250 ryo, 6 AP, 5 dream tokens

600 WC for 24 AP

Current Bonus Action Points Pool: 794
Adding Action Points: 30
New Bonus AP Pool: 824