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

When I opened my eyes, I found myself sprawled on the ground. It wasn't where I'd been moments ago. This place was different—eerily so.

Where am I? And where is everyone?

I pushed myself up to a sitting position, taking in the desolate surroundings. Ruins stretched as far as I could see, a crumbling wasteland drenched in the stench of burnt marks and corruption. The air itself felt hostile, thick and suffocating.

My voice cracked as I muttered, "Where in the name of all the gods am I?"

As I struggled to stand, a suffocating pressure suddenly filled the air, pinning me in place. My breath hitched as my eyes darted around, searching for the source. That's when I saw it.

Anomaly