Draserraney

*****WPC OCT 2024 Entry*****
When Carl Suis, a fresh zoology graduate, lands an internship with MECCP (Mythical and Endangered Creatures Care and Protection), he expects to work with exotic animals—not be magically whisked into Mythica, a realm brimming with dragons, mermaids, and other magical creatures.

What starts as a dream job quickly spirals into chaos. Feeding creatures is the least of Carl’s worries as he tackles ecosystem meltdowns, interspecies feuds, and cultural clashes straight out of a fantasy fever dream. Forget the myths—these creatures are nothing like the books said.

With Mythica’s fragile world teetering on collapse and MECCP’s future at stake, Carl must rely on his zoological skills, quick thinking, and unexpected allies to save the day. But in this unpredictable land, survival means embracing the wild—and the wildly hilarious—at every turn.

Can Carl protect this magical world, or will his internship be his last adventure?

A Zoologist’s Guide to Surviving Magical Creatures

"You want to meet Hestia?" Jiuge's tone was incredulous, laced with a hefty dose of sarcasm. "Sure, let's just waltz into the Eternal Prison, knock on her cell, and ask if she has time for tea."

Agnos chuckled darkly. "You don't just 'meet' Hestia, Carl. It's not like she's lounging around waiting for visitors. The Eternal Prison isn't exactly an open house. And no visitors allowed remember?"

I frowned, crossing my arms. "Yeah, but you two are, what, elemental powerhouses? Gods of the leylines? If anyone can figure out how to get me in there, it's you two."

"Flattery will get you nowhere," Agnos said, though his smirk suggested otherwise.

Jiuge paced, her heels clicking sharply against the floor. "Even if we could sneak you in, it's beyond risky. The Eternal Prison isn't just some fortress; it's an artifact of war. It's enchanted to suppress divine power. Even we'd be vulnerable inside."

Viracocha