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

Viracocha hesitated, his expression tightening as if he were grappling with the weight of what he was about to say. Finally, he exhaled deeply and spoke, his tone heavy with reverence and caution.

"Kaleon isn't just the creator of Mythica," he began, his voice steady but laced with unease. "He's omnipotent. Invincible. There is no force in existence that can rival his strength. His essence is... overwhelming, to put it mildly."

Oh boy... don't tell me this is what I think it is?

He paused, his piercing gaze locking onto me.

"And you... you reek of that essence. The Unknown Gods may not have noticed because the trace is faint, almost imperceptible. But I'm different. My senses are sharp. I can feel it. If you're carrying even a shred of his essence, it can only mean one of two things."

The Revelation