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

The trip to Viracocha's office was a far cry from pleasant. Apparently, retrieving Jiuge's precious token was just the first of many hoops we had to jump through.

Upon arrival at the Divine Infrastructure Building, we were handed stacks of paperwork. Yes. Paperwork. Despite the advancement of digital technology in Mythica, Divine Infrastructure still uses paper forms.

"More forms?" I groaned, staring at the endless list of questions. "'Purpose of visit,' 'duration of stay,' 'have you recently handled hazardous magical materials?' Does eating a spicy taco count?"

"Stop whining and fill it out," Jiuge snapped, already scribbling on her own form. "This is standard for Council-level deities."

"I don't see you struggling with this," I muttered.

"That's because I've done this a thousand times before." She glanced at Agnos, who was lounging in the corner. "And don't even bother asking him for help. He always skips the paperwork."