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

Jiuge tilted her head, her confusion mirroring mine. "What do you mean by 'his will'? Whose will are we talking about, Vira?"

I nodded vigorously, my own confusion spiraling. "Yeah, seriously. What's going on?"

Agnos crossed his arms, looking thoroughly unimpressed. "This isn't some elaborate prank to dodge the topic, is it? Because I'm not buying it."

Viracocha shook his head, his expression tight. "You don't understand."

"Then make us understand," Agnos retorted, his voice dripping with skepticism. "Or are you just implying we're too stupid to keep up?"

The Inca god ignored him, instead directing his question to Jiuge, his tone sharp. "Where did you find him?"

"Why does it matter?" Jiuge shot back, her arms now crossed defensively, the shy goddess act nowhere in sight. "If you've got something to say, just say it."

"Yeah, why does it matter?" Agnos chimed in, clearly enjoying the chance to stir the pot.

The Founder of MECCP