What A Man Wants Most

What does a man want most? A woman of course,one he can call his own. So I'm going to tell you a story,one about a man finding what he wants most.


Jack was just an ordinary guy. Okay maybe ordinary is a little generous so let's just say he's a little off. He did normal things like work and school. But his home life is where most of his trouble sprout from. Jack worked at a local video store and studied in his free time. The irony being he was studied to a lawyer. Jack being a very poor public speaker. I pause for a moment to give a chance to laugh at that bad joke. Okay back to Jack. Jack worked during the day and spent his nights alone in his room studying the nights away. As you can tell Jack isn't the life of the party and he's also afraid of the dark.

He lives with his eldest brother Paul cause Jack hates being alone at night. He's feared the Bogey Man most of his life a notion that was started by the same brother he lives with. So in a sense Jack has always lived with the Bogey Man and has always been alone.

Although Jack has always had family he's always felt alone. He's like the weird guy on the bus none of us choose to talk to. We all know he's there but we'd all just prefer to pretend he isn't. So that's just life for Jack surrounded by people but none to talk to.


But Jack always seems so merry,how can that be? In truth Jack doesn't know why either. He just doesn't think on how miserable his life really is. Instead he just carries on with a smile hoping it'll all just work out.

Jack really doesn't have much to his life. A job,his studies,and a girl to dream of. Oh yes her well most of have someone like a her. A girl to think of fondly and think if only what if? As I've said before Jack works at a local movie store. He makes sure to always have the Friday shift cause that's when she comes in. Her name is Emily a pretty young thing. But unfortunately she's smart so most guys are wary to approach her. Maybe it's cause she's harder to bullshit than most or maybe she just hasn't been noticed. Whatever it was she was single and there every Friday night.


She'd always come in on Fridays to rent a chick flick to watch by herself. She was always sweet to Jack and the only person he knew willing to start a conversation with him. Just being talked to made her seem perfect. And so one Friday Jack couldn't hold it back anymore and blurted out "Will you go out with me?" Emily just stood there for a sec than chuckled and blushed She gained a bit of composure and said "Oh course I've been wondering when you'd finally ask" Jack looked kinda dumb struck and then took a moment for himself. Jittery he replied so how about we grab a bite next Friday?" Emily chuckled a bit again and said "Sure see you then" She then swiftly left with her movie leaving Jack alone with his thoughts

Jack clasped his hands over his heart and started to glide across the empty store. "She said yes! she said yes!" He said as happy as could be! Shortly after Jack closed up the store knowing he'd have no more customers that night. He merrily skipped his way home not even fearing the dark at all.

Jack was feeling invincible and his bro was thinking he'd lost his marbles. "Dude dude take a chill pill!" Paul said rather frustratedly. "Sorry I can't I just can't" Jack said ignoring Paul's frustration. "Well why the hell not?" Jack shouted angrily his temper much more noticeable now Jack paused for a moment and realized what was going on to which he responded "Sorry I'm just so excited I got a date!" "Really?" responded Paul unsure if his brother was kidding "Yes really!" replied Jack still very excited "Well just try to cool off some oh and good for you replied Paul happy for his brother but still a bit peeved Okay I'll try said Jack unsure if he could

Jack happily walked to his room feeling invincible. No longer fearing the dark and amused by the fact that he ever was. He started being boastful saying things like "no bogey has anything on me!" Simply saying things like that cause he could and felt no fear of repercussions

So a few days past without anything eventful happening till at last we've reached Friday. We're back at Jack's place with him sprucing himself up go over every detail many many times. Now at last we have Jack done with his grooming and just smiling at himself in the mirror before he heads out. Crossing his fingers right before heads out the door

Jack's car isn't impressive but that isn't much of a surprise. It's just an old station wagon that's been passed down to him which rarely uses. He within walking distance of his work and takes the bus to school. He's always hoped that if he rode the bus maybe someone knew would talk to him but that's never been the case.

He's in his car merrily singing along with an oldies station. "Hit the road jack and don't come back"He sings energetically Jack now reaching the restaurant pulls in and parks his car. He strolls his way inside and the greeter greets him by saying "Good evening sir shall I take your coat?" to which Jack replies A very good evening to you too but no I'll keep my coat "Well if you'll just follow me I'll show you to your seat" Jack follows him eagerly awaiting to see his date.

Jack sits and looks around the restaurant. Unfortunately he doesn't see Emily and begins to worry. "This just came for you" says a waiter handing Jack a small slip of paper. Jack hurriedly reads the note "Meet me outside" Jack jumps up without wasting a second and heads for the door. The Doorman tries to ask Jack a question but he blows right passed him for the exit.

"Over here" says a deep voice unfamiliar to Jack Jack hastens that way unsure of what to expect. "What's going on?" Jack asks rather angrily Jack notices the man carrying a large sack that has something squirming inside. What is this? Jack asks again even more hot tempered than before.

You did this says the unknown stranger You've insulted my honor and now shall pay for it. I've taken who you love and you only have till Dawn to get her back. Jack jumps at the man but somehow he disappears leaving only black smoke where he stood. And then a card falls from the smoke and lands on Jack's shoes. The card has no number or address just reads The Bogey Man.

Jack now sitting on the curb puzzled and scared. "What what what? How can this be?" Jack says trying to sort out his confusion. Is he really the Bogey Man? And if so how can I get her back? Thoughts like this rush through Jack's head and he thinks trying to figure out if he just saw what he saw.

He heads back inside to sit at his table noticing an employee trying to sleep at a near by table. A cool draft blows through and some dust appears to have blown along with it. Out of nowhere another unknown figure approaches Jack. This one looking older and wearing much brighter clothes with a small little sack attached to his belt Jack looking enraged quickly jumps up "Where is she!" he screams Puzzled by the lack of response to shouting his just stands there bewildered for a moment. "Sit sit down I'm not the one you're mad at"says the unknown figure "Here take my card" Jack quickly snatches and reads the only writing on the card The Sandman it says in glittery words. Really? Jack says unable to hold back his confusion

"Yes yes I'm here to give a sporting chance"chuckles out the Sandman But why? says Jack looking like he's just entered the Twilight Zone Cause I know my younger brother can be a pain and I bet on you! He points at Jack detaching the sack from his belt. I'm sure you've heard of my sand well I've portioned some off for you Pour a little on yourself while touching someone sleeping to enter there dreams from their you'll be able to jump from dream to dream. But be warned not all dreams are friendly this is all on you" So how will this help? says Jack still rather annoyed My bro likes to keep appearances at some point you'll find him sulking around in a dream if you get that far. Well that's all I have for you so just remember an ended dream is your ended chance . And without a moments notice he was gone leaving behind the same cool draft that brought him in

Jack quickly spins around and sees the same employee sleeping He gently places his hand on him and then pulls out the sand. He sprinkles a little on himself and begins to feel a warm tingle throughout his body and then a sudden flash of light. Jack opens his eyes and realizes he's no longer in the restaurant but in a sweet scented room.


The air smells of perfume and notices beautiful women all around. They all circling and kissing the same sleeping employee from the restaurant Uh excuse me do you happen to know which way?" Jack asks very happily All the beautiful women turn around and point Jack towards a piercing light Jack slowly walks towards it backwards waving at all the beautiful women as he does Jack unknowingly reaches his destination and trips backwards into the white light unsure of where his is now.


He sees a kid approaching him wearing a pirate hat and parrot. Aargh looks like we have ourselves a stow away"Says the pint sized captain "No no I'm just the new guy"quickly blurts out Jack "So if ye be a pirate where be ye sword"replies the captain I just left it down below I'll go grab it now mutters Jack Alright fine but let me see ye without again"replies the captain as Jack hurries off Down below many things catch Jack's eyes all at once pirates playing cards,sing drinking,and fighting but mostly drinking. He sees a passed out pirate on the floor and swipes his sword. He won't miss it chuckles Jack. Men to ye stations Men to ye stations!Shouts the captain to his crew Jack follows the crew up to the deck unsure of what to do.


Fasten it all down shouts the captain once more Jack notices many pirates tying things down and decides to do aswell. So where we be headed asks Jack to the rest of the crew "To that says a crew member pointing at some flashing light if the waves permit" So what is it Jack looking at the giant flashing light that looks like it's cut into the environment itself "We don't know but we just know we're headed for it"


Jack thinks to himself that must be it! But moments after the storm starts raging again this time harder the crew members are hanging on for dere life as the storm blows some overboard The captain gets blown right in front of him but hasn't fallen overboard yet he's hanging off the ship screaming to be saved Help help me you mangy ship rats Help! Jack fights his way towards the Captain he reaches the ships edge he holds out his hand to him with his other holding on for dear The captain reaches out to Jack missing the first few tries He tries again and this time reaches Jack's hand Jack holds on tight but unsure if he can pull him in with only his one hand Help help shouts Jack to his other crew members The other crew members work fast forming a link of them to Jack one grabs onto Jack and pulls him and the captain in with him Aargh that's the way it's done you've made a fine sea rat you have As all this cheer is going on the ship enters the flashing light flinging Jack into the next dream

No time to say hello goodbye you're late you're late you're late.Says a small white rabbit speeding by him Jack quickly picks himself up to follow but gets knocked into by a small top hatted man holding a Mallet.

What the? says Jack unsure of what to make of all this Woo hoo hoo says the hatted fellow hastily following the rabbit. Jack shakes his head and immediately sets out to follow the top hatted many following the Rabbit As hurry he hurries behind he notices how plush and familiar his surroundings are Where have I seen this all before I know I have thinks Jack but quickly shakes off that thought to try to remain focused on his pursuit. He sees the Hatter not far ahead and accelerates his pace He catches up with the Hatter and simply asks why is this going on? Zip Zippady Do It's fun being cuckoo says the Hatter now flailing his mallet at Jack. Jack zigs and zags while trying to avoid being swatted Why again ask Jack bewildered by all this nonsense I just wanted you to ask How can you know if you don't ask?"Jack freezes for a moment confused by the Hatter actually saying something meaningful So who wants some tea?

Jack respond yes uncertain of what to expect next The hatter begins to pour when Jacks asks of the hatter one more question "Do you know where I can find a big flashing light? Of course says the hatter just drink your tea first But what of the rabbit?"Oh yes he knows where it is but just drink your tea and you'll have your answer Jack thinking it's just best to do what he asks drinks the tea. See now how hard was that? Sometimes you just need to stop and drink the tea for a moment The hatter jumps up and appears to rip through the scenery likes it's paper revealing the light Jack was after Jack once more on the move happily hugs the Hatter and jumps through the light.


The light flashes and the surroundings again change. This time so does Jack he gasps as he realizes he's flying through the air following another hero looks like. Jack sees that the hero he's following is much stronger and handsomer than him and he just thinks to himself yeah we've all had one like this. Jack looks ahead and sees two figures speedily making their way towards them. These two are wearing much darker clothing and neither of them are smiling.

I got the big one you get the smaller one says the hero Okay says Jack as the brawl ensues punches exchange as words like Bam Wow and Pow emerge from the impact at this point no side seems to have the upper hand the villains sidekick charges for and Jack just steps out of the way grabbing his cape and flinging him to the ground by it Jack taps the villain on the back and he turns his head the hero punches in the face sending him crashing to the ground as well The hero laughs and says good work let's head back to base and points a piercing light

Jack quickly races off to it hoping this to be the last dream He's now in a garden at night the moon shining brightly above He carefully works forward and sees to youngster kissing and another figure sulking in the background You! Jack screams The Bogey Man sarcastically points at himself "Yes you,give her back!"Jack screams at the bogey once more But why should I?"Sneers the Bogey Look I've played your game and won just give her back!"But who ever said the Bogey Man was fair? Look I'm sorry you've made your point just please give her back!" But I never wanted sorries I wanted your pain" Well you already had that you ruined my night with the girl I love. And I know I'll never be lucky enough to have a chance like that again. Jack pulls out the card he received earlier from the Sandman and pours some sand on it hoping for something to happen. The Sandman springs out of the card and asks Jack what is going on?" Well I won be he refuses to turn her over"Ah I see let me handle this The Sandman put his wand to his ear as if to make a call and speaks into it "Yeah can you come down here for a sec he's being a pain again. Jack unsure of what's going on remains silent hoping the Sandman knows what he's doing and then out of nowhere a bright glittery flash and a woman in a pink outfit emerges Who's she asks Jack without hesitation Our Mom says the Sandman looking amused Jack looks at her wand and sees a tooth symbol at the end. Is she? Yes she's the Tooth Fairy says the Sandman still seeming pleased Now Charles haven't I told you you need to play nice with others" Wait his name is Charles?" says Jack cockily "Well you really didn't think I would name him Bogey did you?Jack unknowing what to say next just remains silent. So you give him back his girl this instance and say your sorry! Yes mom Charles grudging pulls a sack out of nowhere and lets Emily out from it What where the hell am I says Emily joining the confusion Lets not worry about this now So how do we get outta here anyways?Asks Jack Just sprinkle some sand and you'll wake up as if this was all a dream oh and do go easy on him he did go through alot for you Emily smiles and Jack pours some sand on the both of them Well that's been the tale of Jack and Emily the rest is kinda boring so we'll stop it here you know happily ever after and all. Just remember to stop and enjoy the tea every once in awhile