Love on the Brain

Love is a quite powerful emotion, often uncontrollable and sometimes irrational. While many people fall in love with real individuals, others form deep feelings for imaginary characters. One such case is the story of mine.

I created a character so perfect that he became more than just a something imaginary of my imagination. His name was Mantis, a man with a rock hard heart, deep intellect, and an invulnerable spirit. He had green eyes and long hair. Over time, Mantis became a permanent presence in my life. I thought about him before going to sleep. I couldn’t think of anyone but him. I found the love I couldn’t find in the real world in a man I created in my imagination. I experienced the depth of a love I had never tasted. I dreamt about him countless times. We were happy together, we were looking into each other’s eyes and smiling. It truly felt real, I couldn’t be happier… But when I woke up I had only one question in my mind: would we be that happy if we were really side by side? Because reality can be very different from what we imagine.

Some might argue that my love for Mantis was unhealthy or misplaced. They believe that love requires two real people to exist. But is love only about physical presence? Love is a deeply personal feeling based on understanding and emotional connection. On the other hand, one could argue that loving someone imaginary may lead to loneliness.

And that’s a fact, over time, the line between my imaginary love and the real world began to blur. Eventually I realized I was becoming lonely, as I began to search for him in everyone I met. When I looked in the mirror, I saw the loneliness reflected in my eyes. I found out the happiness my imaginary love gave me was not enough to ease the pain of the loneliness. But I’ve always kept him in my mind no matter what.

In conclusion, love is not always logical and my story indicates that even imaginary love can hold value. "Mantis" proves that even emotions left unspoken can hold deep meaning.