The crystal orb's light slowly intensifies. By the same measure, the sunlight coming through the windows dims. Soon your front room is illuminated only by the soft white glow of the orb. It seems to be spinning, its crystalline depths scattering motes of brighter light that drift across your darkened walls like stars.
You shiver in the presence of undeniable magic, but the gentle light calms you. You do not feel threatened, despite the bizarre situation; rather it is a sense of awe that steals through you. Almost as if you were in the presence of something holy. Powerful, yet benevolent.
You walk closer, entranced. The orb is so beautiful... it calls to you. Promising. You are not sure what; but something you deeply want. You feel a strong desire to touch it.
You hesitate a moment, not completely forgetting the shock of a few minutes ago. But the light soothes your fears. Slowly, still wary, you reach both of your arms up, bringing your hands closer, and closer. You hesitate a final second, your hands hovering on either side of the glowing orb, dark against its light. Then you clasp it between them, your fingers splaying over its smooth, cool surface.
This ball of crystal
Is the orb of truest desire...
The words seem like something you just realised; but you know they radiate out from the shining heart of the crystal.
However deep, however hidden
From yourself or others.
Your inmost wish it shall grant;
Your true nature be manifest;
And you shall become
What you have always dreamed.
You gaze entranced into the revolving light, the words echoing silently in your mind. Your truest desire...? What is that...?