JUNGIAN FICTION

Is Dustin Losing His Mind?

The Myth Within — Chapter 8

Statue in the park — image created using Fotor AI

Dustin stood at the edge of the park, staring at the statue of a Nordic goddess. He had passed by this statue countless times, but today, it seemed that the statue was shimmering. Freya’s revelation about being a goddess had changed everything. Was he imagining all of this? He felt a strange mixture of excitement and trepidation, a sense of stepping into the unknown as a more troubling thought entered his mind. What if Freya was really a goddess?

“Dustin?” a familiar voice called out.

Dustin turned to see the woman Freya approaching, her presence as radiant as ever. Dustin pinched himself to see if he was dreaming. She was still there wearing a simple dress which flowed gracefully as she walked.

“Are you ready?”

“More than ever,” Dustin replied, managing a weak smile. “But I have to admit, it still feels surreal, like I am hallucinating.”

Freya laughed softly. “That’s understandable, Dustin. The transition from the ordinary to the extraordinary is daunting. Just remember, you’re not alone. I am here with you.”

Dustin nodded, taking a deep breath. “I know. And I’m grateful for that, but there is still a worry that this is all in my imagination, all in…