Hello @kemmyb. Thanks so much for your visit and kind compliment for my story. I'm pleased to be able to effectively build tension in my scenes leading up to Matthew's encounter with whatever he dreamed or experienced. Only he knows what truly happened that night.

Knowing the reptile escaped nearby could induce negative emotions.

Symbolism is also at work here as well as the color combination that indicates whether the reptile is dangerous. Dreaming about snakes can indicate a toxic person in one's life or a healing and/or positive sequence of events are about to occur.

I appreciate your thoughtful analysis of my story. Take care and have a good rest of your week.

!ALIVE