Hollow Ghost

jillsart1 — 2024-10-03 12:21:06 UTC

Every night, as the moonlight touched the tombstones, a small ghost would flutter by, wondering why nobody ever came to visit. His name was Somnium, meaning dreams. He found this name in one of the tombstones and thought it was fitting since he could only dream about being seen and loved. He hated the fact that nobody could see him, he was lonely, depressed and bored. Somnium would float around the cemetery trying to find anything interesting to do, that's when he spotted a tall teenage boy walking in front of the gate. The boy was returning from a laundry place nearby. The boy accidently dropped his newly washed clothes, which intrigued Somnium. He decided to check it out, he scooped up the clothes and took them with him. He decided to play around with the clothes, he always felt like he wanted something new, and this was his chance to try a new style! Somnium put some of the clothes on and used some long vines to tighten it around his body. When he finished his outfit, he really liked it, but it didn't cure his loneliness and the sadness he felt. Until one day he was sitting on a tombstone listening to the song "Take on me" on his Cassette tape, that's when he spotted a female black cat purring beside him. Somnium was confused, could the cat see him? Nobody had ever seen him before, so he leaned in and pet the cat. The cat moved to his lap and fell asleep. Somnium was shocked and full of joy, he finally had some sort of company, even if it was just a cat. After a while he decided to name the cat Cookie. He didn't know how the cat could see him, but he was glad she did. Out of the blue, he heard some whooshing sounds around the area. He wouldn't admit it, but he was scared. He grabbed the cat and hid behind the tombstone. That's when Elenore the little ghost girl tapped his shoulder. Somnium jumped up from the sudden contact and screamed. -Elenore: Oh! I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. Somnium was shocked and stared at her with wide eyes. Elenore then spoke up again. -Elenore: What's your name? She said curiously. -Somnium: My name is Somnium, what's yours? He said quietly. He had never met another ghost before, so he was shy. -Elenore: My name is Elenore! Nice to meet you. She smiled at him and pointed at the cat. -Elenore: Could I pet her? Somnium quickly nodded and hesitantly spoke up. -Somnium: I've never seen you around here... I thought I was the only ghost around. -Elenore: I live by that small house over there! I never really came out until now; I was pretty scared of the outside world, but I was tired of feeling lonely. When I spotted you, I needed to come say hi! -Somnium: Oh! I'm so glad you decided to come out, I've been lonely for far too long. Somnium and Elenore would talk for a while and float around the cemetery, cookie decides to stay with them as well. After an hour or so Elenore invited Somnium to her house, he gladly accepted. When they entered her house, she showed him all the outfits she had made with abandoned clothes. -Somnium: This is incredible! How do you come up with this? Maybe one day you can make me one. He laughs and nudges her. Elenore smiles brightly. -Elenore: Thank you! Of course, I can make you one. They then spend their night together while Elenore makes Somnium some new clothes. They had a lot in common and got along well; With music, food, hobbies and not to mention both of them were cat lovers. -Elenore: You like Bon Jovi as well? -Somnium: Gasps in surprise, I love that band! He would show Elenore his pin collection and even gave her a Bon Jovi themed one. They became best friends even siblings in a way. Somnium never felt lonely, and Elenore was never scared of the outside world again.

My Somnium drawing so far:

jillsart1 — 2024-10-04 12:06:09 UTC

My journal by Jillian Iglesias

Hollow Ghost

My Somnium drawing so far: