If you believed in something strongly and give it enough credence, it could appear right in front of you. Though it had been created in your mind, it would claim a presence in the real world, a monster at your door, a demon pulling at your coat sleeve.

“Those boys at the counter are too dreamy and young to do anything but drool as …”

“Do you ever just put your arms out and just spin and spin and spin? Well, that'…”

“...and from then on whenever he smells lilacs he'll think about this moment. Ho…”

“...even though she felt a wave of dread. If they knew she was nervous, she'd be…”