This is the sort of story that works well with either a supernatural interpretation, or a realistic interpretation. The reader is left to decide whether Junior's experience was dream, or whether Junior actually did enter the realm of the dead. This ability to choose either scenario does not weaken the impact of the narrative. Either way, the reader has a credible journey with Junior as he goes in search of his father.

You handled the prompt very well. Thank you for posting this story in the Ink Well community.