“The Imaginations” | Fiction Book Series
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A Magical Realism Fantasy Adventure Romance
“I believe truly, whole-heartedly and entirely, that there is more to Imagination, to this world. With something as magnificent as this, how could it be so one-dimensional as they say? How can Imagination be so limited, even though I’ve dreamt of its limitlessness? Why does no one question what we are shown, as I do every day?”
— E. Silvers, “The Imaginations: The Rain in June”
June Day was once a normal girl, gliding through high-school with excellent grades. Near her senior year, she discovers the existence of Nara, and everything in her life flips upside-down.
As her fondness for Nara grows, she begins to doubt the very science of the Earth she walks on.
June must juggle herself in-between two separate worlds — or else she will never see the kind Naran named Timothy again.
This comes to take both a mental and physical toll on June, but Timothy accompanies her along the way, making her life easier without her knowing … until things change.
“The Imaginations 1”
June suffers from debilitating nightmares in which she cannot move or see. She is terrified by the reoccurring shadowy figures that emerge in her dreams every night.
Her nightmares start to affect her everyday life in strange ways, and soon she begins to notice a reoccurring presence that always seems to be with her in her nightmares.
Chapter Summaries (Without Spoilers!)
Chapter 1: Walls
June struggles with recurring nightmares that leave her in a state of anxiety every night.
She longs for the peaceful, dreamless sleep she used to have.
Chapter 2: Nightmares
June’s nightmares intensify, and she wakes up feeling the effects in her waking life.
She seeks help from her friend Dara to understand what’s happening.
“I still had to wait for sleep.
I missed the thoughtlessness of sleep. I barely used to have any dreams at all. Now I had too many to count.
They were all the same painful lucid dreams; dreams of physical incapacitation, blindness, tight sensations, and illegible shapes.”
— E. Silvers, “The Imaginations: The Rain in June”
Chapter 3: School Fundraiser
June deals with the complexities of her school life while her parents focus on their antique shop.
She participates in a school fundraiser and navigates her daily challenges.
Chapter 4: I’m From Ashton City
June meets a mysterious boy named Timothy in her dreams.
He offers her help and starts explaining the strange world she finds herself in during her nightmares.
Chapter 5: An Error in Reality
June continues to experience strange occurrences in her waking life that seem connected to her dreams.
She turns to Dara for support and tries to find a rational explanation.
Chapter 6: That Person
June’s dreams become more vivid, and she learns more about Timothy and the world she visits in her sleep.
She starts to suspect there’s more to her dreams than she initially thought.
Chapter 7: Maybe
June deepens her connection with Timothy and learns about the different regions of the dream world.
She discovers unique aspects of her situation that challenge her understanding of reality.
Chapter 8: Unfamiliar Friends
Balancing her school life and the mysteries of her dreams, June partners with a new student, Sirrah, for a project.
This adds another layer of complexity to her life.
Chapter 9: Acceptance
June starts to accept her unusual experiences and the duality of her life.
She continues to learn from Timothy and begins to understand the implications of her situation.
Chapter 10: An Imagination’s Journal
June reads a journal that provides insights into her experiences and abilities.
She realizes the significance of her role and the importance of understanding her surroundings.
“It made me wonder. Maybe simplicity was the answer.
I sighed and trailed off thinking about the future again.
To be happy, huh…”
— E. Silvers, “The Imaginations: The Rain in June”
Chapter 11: Fear the Human Being
June grapples with the implications of her abilities and fears the impact on her normal life.
She faces the challenge of balancing her passions with her new responsibilities.
Chapter 12: The Blur
June deals with new challenges and questions the nature of her existence.
She struggles with the blurred lines between her dreams and reality.
Chapter 13: The Announcement
June decides to embrace her unique experiences fully.
She works on honing her abilities and starts to see the broader implications of her role in the dream world.
“The Imaginations 2”
Timothy gains a unique employer.
On the other hand, June unwillingly gains the same employer.
Chapter Summaries (Without Spoilers!)
Chapter 1: The Bridge
June encounters new challenges at school while partnering with Sirrah for a project.
She continues to explore Nara and its peculiarities, including The Bridge that connects different Sides.
Chapter 2: Dara and Shawn
June’s friendships are tested as she balances her responsibilities in both worlds.
Dara and Shawn provide support but also bring their own complexities to June’s life.
“I stared into the eyes of the abyss … well, it felt that way, at least.
As soon as I entered the classroom, Miss Claythorne insisted that we start planning out our paper with our partners.
In my case, Sirrah now sat parallel to me with a pair of condescending eyes.”
— E. Silvers, “The Imaginations: Overcast Skies in June”
Chapter 3: New Job
June starts a new job at East Side Central Prison, where she faces harsh realities and begins to understand the darker aspects of Nara.
Her role as a guard exposes her to the difficult conditions of war prisoners.
Chapter 4: Normalcy
June attempts to maintain a sense of normalcy by focusing on school and family, but the demands of her dual life make it increasingly difficult.
Chapter 5: Special Delivery
Unexpected events at the prison reveal the severity of the ongoing conflict.
June must navigate her role with caution, balancing her empathy for prisoners with her duties.
“I realized all at once what I was looking at.
Dominic’s creation was finally before me.”
— E. Silvers, “The Imaginations: Overcast Skies in June”
Chapter 6: First Day
June’s first day at the prison is overwhelming.
She learns the strict rules and harsh conditions under the guidance of her temporary trainer.
Chapter 7: Sirrah Miller
June’s relationship with Sirrah develops as they work together on their school project.
Sirrah’s enigmatic nature and personal struggles come to light, adding depth to their partnership.
Chapter 8: The North Side Family
June spends time with a family from the North Side, gaining insights into their lives and the impact of the ongoing conflict in Nara.
The experience broadens her understanding of the socio-political dynamics at play in Nara.
Chapter 9: Dominic’s Creations
June learns about the disturbing creations of Imagination Dominic and the implications of their existence.
“The Imaginations”: About The Plotline
Naran Geography: Naran Aesthetics
Nara: The Four Sides
The East Side, South Side, North Side, and the West Side
“The Imaginations” is ongoing.
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