Eric had been counting down the days to his 13th birthday for what felt like an eternity. Finally, the day had arrived, and he was filled with excitement as he prepared for his birthday party.
His parents had gone all out, decorating the house with balloons and streamers in his favorite colors of blue and green. The scent of freshly baked cake filled the air, and Eric's friends were arriving one by one, each with a gift in hand.
As the night went on, the party was in full swing. Eric and his friends laughed and played games, enjoying the company and the festivities. It was then that Eric noticed a mysterious envelope sitting on the gift table. It was addressed to him, but there was no name on it to indicate who it was from.
Intrigued, Eric tore open the envelope and pulled out a piece of paper. On it was written in elegant handwriting, "Your gift will be bestowed upon you tonight." Eric's heart raced with excitement as he looked around the room, wondering who could have sent him such a mysterious message.
As the party continued, Eric couldn't shake the feeling of anticipation that had settled in the pit of his stomach. He found himself constantly checking the clock, counting down the minutes until he could find out what his mysterious gift would be.
As the night drew on and the party began to wind down, Eric's friends started to head home, each wishing him a happy birthday and thanking him for a great time. Finally, it was just Eric and his parents left in the house.
His parents smiled at him and said, "We have one last surprise for you, Eric." With that, they led him to the backyard, where a large, beautifully wrapped box was waiting for him.
Eric's heart raced as he tore off the wrapping paper and lifted the lid of the box. Inside, he found a gleaming telescope, complete with a tripod and a set of star charts.
For Eric, who had always been fascinated by the mysteries of the universe, it was the perfect gift. As he gazed up at the stars that twinkled above him, he knew that this was a birthday he would never forget.
***
Eric was exhausted from the excitement of his birthday party and his new telescope, but he couldn't resist the temptation to stargaze. He set up the telescope in his room, peered through the lens, and marveled at the cosmic wonders that lay before him.
Eventually, Eric's eyelids grew heavy, and he drifted off to sleep with his head resting on the telescope. That's when the dream began.
A hazy figure appeared before Eric, shrouded in a cloak and bathed in a golden glow. The figure introduced himself as Eric's ancestor from thousands of years ago, and he had an important message for Eric.
"You are not just an ordinary boy, Eric," the figure said. "You are a god, descended from a line of powerful and ancient deities. Your gift is not just the telescope but the revelation of your divine heritage."
Eric rubbed his eyes, still groggy from sleep. "What are you talking about?" he asked skeptically.
The figure smiled kindly. "I know it's hard to believe, but I promise it's true. You have the power to shape the world around you, to bend reality to your will, and to perform feats beyond the reach of mortals."
Eric scoffed. "That sounds impossible," he said. "How can I be a god?"
The figure chuckled. "Don't take my word for it. When you wake up, try to do something you couldn't do before. See what happens."
Eric woke up the next morning feeling groggy and disoriented. He tried to remember the dream, but it all seemed like a hazy blur. Nevertheless, he remembered the figure's challenge and decided to give it a try.
He focused his mind and closed his eyes, trying to summon something deep within himself. At first, nothing happened, but then he felt a strange sensation coursing through his veins. It was as if a spark of electricity had ignited within him, and he was filled with a sense of power and purpose.
With a wave of his hand, Eric caused a nearby pencil to float off his desk and into the air. He watched in amazement as it danced and twirled around his room, seemingly defying the laws of physics.
It was a small thing, but it filled Eric with wonder and excitement. Maybe there was some truth to the figure's words after all. Maybe he really was a god, with powers beyond his wildest dreams. And maybe, just maybe, he was meant for something greater than he ever imagined.
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