The small dragon slithered through the darkened hospital halls until it found it's target.
It hopped up on the bed of a sleepless child.
"Hello!" said the dragon in a small, friendly voice.
The child was dumbfounded for a moment then whispered, "Are you a real dragon?"
"Yes, I'm here to collect some things for my hoard."
"I don't have anything though... all my toys are at home..."
"Oh, no worries; I collect hugs and hurts."
#tootfic #microfiction #smallstories #urbanfantasy #terylstales
@Teryl_Pacieco I love your writing:) And can't help but wondering what that small dragon has to offer in return:)
@Nightingalle Taking away pain mostly. And also keep lonely patients company/distract them a little from their situation.
So time and comfort is what they trade. :)
@Teryl_Pacieco ❤️